A video has been making rounds on social media claiming that it shows Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Nov 19, 2022.
Arunachal Pradesh added this airport to the state mostly made from *BAMBU*,will be dedicated to the Nation by our PM shortly pic.twitter.com/qGCXCERWnI
— Renu Gupta (@RenuGTwi) November 8, 2022
The claim reads: “Arunachal pradesh added this Airport to the state mostly made from BAMBU, Wow… Can’t believe it… They are doing it here in India. Amazing Bharat.” The video contained a large, modern airport terminal with decorations suspended from the ceiling.
FACT CHECK
Since the video resembled the recent Bengaluru Terminal 2 decorations for those familiar with Bengaluru airport, the Digiteye India team took it up and found that the video was not of Arunachal Pradesh’s airport but that of Bengaluru.
The Terminal 2 (T2) is a dedication to the beautiful city of Bengaluru and will soon be open for you to go on a journey of surprises. We look forward to making your journey memorable through #BLRAirport. #T2atBLRAirport pic.twitter.com/xSrGHv7PgV
— BLR Airport (@BLRAirport) November 16, 2022
When PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bengaluru Terminal 2 on November 11, 2022, the video was widely shared on social media as shown below:
In fact, Arunachal Pradesh’s Donyi Polo airport images were circulated officially by the DGCA on October 19, 2022 below:
Adding aesthetic look to the new airport
The art works designed on the walls in the Arrival and Departure halls of #Hollongi Airport #ArunachalPradesh#artwork #aviation #NortheastIndia pic.twitter.com/LCzDKaucxd
— AAI-Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar (@aaihollongi) October 19, 2022
Hence, the news may be correct but the claim that the image belongs to Arunachal Pradesh’s new airport was wrong. The image was that of Bengaluru airport.
Claim: Image shows bamboo interior of Arunachal Pradesh’s Donyi Polo airport
Conclusion: Wrong. Images of Bengaluru airport terminal 2 was used.
Rating: Misrepresentation —
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