{
  "id": 2120803,
  "title": "‘Modi Chalisa’ Recited At Press Club Of India, PM Modi Depicted As Lord Ram; PCI Issues Clarification - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/modi-chalisa-recited-at-press-club-of-india-pm-modi-depicted-as-lord",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T11:12:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/modi-chalisa-recited-at-press-club-of-india-pm-modi-depicted-as-lord-ram-pci-issues-clarification-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video clip surfaced showing a gathering reciting a 'Modi Chalisa' and depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an incarnation of Lord Ram at the Press Club of India in Delhi. The cutout of Modi, dressed in a style reminiscent of Lord Ram, features a crown and bow and arrow. Participants were heard reciting what is being described as the 'Modi Chalisa' and performing an aarti.\n\nThe clip has sparked reactions on social media, with users sharing their views on the portrayal of Modi as Lord Ram. Some have sarcastically suggested that the \"Modi God\" appeared in the form of Lord Ram and recommended putting up Modi's picture at home and reciting the 'Modi Chalisa' daily. Others have criticized what they perceive as the \"worship\" of the Prime Minister.\n\nThe Press Club of India issued a clarification on social media, stating that it had not organized the event. The club mentioned that the hall had been rented for a press conference by another organization, and that the terms for renting the venue were allegedly violated. The Press Club's authorities intervened immediately to stop the event.",
  "summary": "A video clip purportedly showing a group of men and women reciting a ‘Modi Chalisa’ and portraying Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an incarnation of Lord Ram at the Press Club of India in Delhi has sparked reactions on social media. Clip shows ‘Modi Chalisa’ recital The clip shows a cutout of PM Modi dressed in an appearance resembling Lord Ram, complete with a crown and bow and arrow.…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}