Vendor, Not SPG Officer, Served Jhalmuri to PM Modi

The man who offered jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in West Bengal was not an SPG officer in disguise but a genuine roadside vendor. A viral meme falsely claimed otherwise by combining unrelated images. Even an AI chatbot clarified that the meme was satirical and not based on reality.
Despite online buzz and political reactions, the core fact remains unchanged – the encounter was spontaneous and involved a real local vendor. Identified as Vikram Shaw, the shopkeeper expressed his astonishment at the Prime Minister’s unexpected visit. He mentioned that it was a significant moment for him, serving the country’s leader at his humble stall.
The interaction, described as genuine and unscripted, was a memorable experience for Shaw. He shared that the Prime Minister inquired about his life, insisted on paying for the jhalmuri, and engaged in a casual conversation. Contrary to the viral misinformation, the incident was a simple, human connection in a small town, misrepresented online by fabricated claims.