Fake tri-colour Burj Khalifa pictures go viral ahead of Modi’s Dubai visit

August 15, 2015

Dubai, Aug 15: While India is celebrating the 69th Independence day on Saturday, 15 August, Indians in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are preparing to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be visiting the country on Sunday.

With an Indian PM visiting the UAE after over three decades, there have been reports claiming that the tallest artificial structure in the world, Burj Khalifa, will be lit up in Indian tricolours for two days on 16 and 17 August.

"Breaking news Burj Khalifa to be lit in colour of Indian flag tiranga for two days during Indian prime minister Namo visit Dubai 16 and 17 August feeling proud (sic)," a social media user posted on Facebook.

However, the reports seem to be fake as a senior reporter at Khaleej Times has stated that the news that is going viral on social media is fake.

"To be clear: TV reports in #India saying the #BurjKhalifa will light up in Indian colours for Modi's visit are absolutely FALSE," Bernie Debusmann posted on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, on Friday afternoon.

A video of Burj Khalifa is also doing the rounds on social media that shows there are no preparations being taken to light up the tallest building in tricolour.

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January 3,2025

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BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath and several BJP leaders were arrested in Mangaluru during a protest organized by the Dakshina Kannada BJP Yuva Morcha near Mini Vidhana Soudha. 

The protest targeted the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government, accusing it of fostering an environment of harassment and distress, which the BJP claims has led to multiple suicides among contractors and government officials.

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Addressing the gathering before his arrest, Kamath criticized the Congress government, alleging that neither contractors nor honest officials have found peace since it assumed power. He remarked, "Suicide seems to be the only 'guarantee' under this administration."

Kamath cited the suicide of contractor Sachin, allegedly driven to death by harassment from individuals linked to Minister Priyank Kharge.

Other cases highlighted included the suicides of Chandrashekar, superintendent of the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation, and Rudresh, who was allegedly harassed by an aide of Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar.

Kamath also referred to a Dalit inspector, Parashuram, who reportedly succumbed to alleged torture connected to Congress MLA Channareddy Patil’s son.

He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of remaining silent due to political fears over their positions.

Prominent BJP leaders such as Ramesh Kandetthu, Premananda Shetty, Vikas Puttur, Nandan Mallya, Monappa Bhandary, Pooja Pai, Deputy Mayor Bhanumathi, and Sanjay Prabhu participated in the protest alongside party workers and municipal council members.

The protest escalated, resulting in the arrest of Kamath and other BJP leaders by the police, marking a dramatic standoff between BJP and Congress.

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