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London School of Economics Refutes Viral Claims About Retracting Honorary Degree to PM Narendra Modi

While Bhushan told BOOM that he was unaware any such developments, LSE denied any such intention altogether.<br>

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London School of Economics Refutes Viral Claims About Retracting Honorary Degree to PM Narendra Modi

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  1. London School Of Economics Refutes Viral Claims About Retracting Honorary Degree To PM Narendra Modi While Bhushan told BOOM that he was unaware any such developments, LSE denied any such intention altogether.

  2. News» A viral Whatsapp message – stating that the London School of Economics (LSE) canceled their plans to confer an honorary degree on PM Narendra Modi – is false. These messages viral on various social media platforms had claimed that the premier institution took the decision after hearing prominent lawyer Prashant Bhushan speak at the Oxford Union Society (OUS). BOOM reached out to both Bhushan and LSE, who clarified that the claim made in the message was false. While Bhushan stated that this was fake, LSE was sent a copy of the message and clarified about it being untrue in a statement to BOOM. BOOM received this message on its WhatsApp helpline (7700906111) on multiple occasions. It is the speech given by Bhushan at the Oxford Union debate. The false claims were shared by several users on Facebook. Fact Check The Oxford Union Society is traditionally renowned for hosting debates on topical issues dating back to 1823 and inviting the most prominent speakers and experts to share their thoughts. Bhushan delivered a speech on May 16 as part of one such debate, a week prior to the elections results on May 23. Bhushan along with Yogendra Yadav and Salman Khurshid spoke in favour of the motion ‘This House Has No Confidence In Modi’s Government.’ Watch Video → Honorary Degree To Narendra Modi

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