Claim: A viral graphic plate of Puthiyathalaimurai, a Tamil regional news channel allegedly quoted Finance Minister announcing Ooty train has been upgraded to international standards. She has been quoted asking why should be people wish to visit ooty if they can't afford Rs 3,000 ticket fare.
Fact-check: Fact Check: FM Nirmala Sitharaman did not make this comment on Nilgiri Mountain Train, viral claim is fake
Verdict: false
Organisation: Vishvas News
Author: Abbinaya Kuzhanthaivel
Date published: 2020-12-14T06:36:51