An image of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning team, including former Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, has resurfaced on social media claiming that only she was photographed with the team and not then-PM Manmohan Singh. However, fact-checkers have found multiple photos of Singh interacting and posing with the team, along with his wife and other Congress leaders. This proves the claim to be misleading and false.
Manmohan Singh and the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup
In 2007, India won the inaugural ICC Cricket World Twenty20 tournament, defeating Pakistan in the final. The victory sparked national jubilation, and the winning team was celebrated by fans and dignitaries alike.
One of the controversies surrounding the event was the claim that the then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was not photographed with the team at the felicitation ceremony. This claim was later found to be false, as there were multiple photos of Singh interacting and posing with the team, along with his wife and other Congress leaders.
Background
The claim that Singh was not photographed with the team originated from a photograph that showed Singh's wife, Gursharan Kaur, being photographed with the team while Singh was not present. This photograph was widely circulated on social media, leading to speculation that Singh was deliberately excluded from the photo.
However, fact-checkers quickly discovered that this photograph was taken at a separate event, not the official felicitation ceremony. Singh was present at the official ceremony and was photographed with the team on multiple occasions.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Was Manmohan Singh photographed with the 2007 ICC Cricket World Twenty20 winning team? Yes, Singh was photographed with the team at the official felicitation ceremony.
2. Why was there a claim that Singh was not photographed with the team? The claim originated from a photograph that showed Singh's wife being photographed with the team at a separate event.
3. Was Singh deliberately excluded from the photo with the team? No, there is no evidence to support this claim. Singh was present at the official ceremony and was photographed with the team on multiple occasions.
4. Who was present at the felicitation ceremony? Singh and his wife, as well as other Congress leaders and senior officials.
5. What was the significance of India's victory in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Twenty20? The victory was a major triumph for India, as it was the first time the country had won a global cricket tournament since the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The victory also sparked national pride and unity.
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