Indian Politician Criticizes Pakistan Over Edited SCO Group Photo

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has condemned Pakistan’s state media for digitally removing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from an official Shanghai Cooperation Organisation group photograph. The incident has sparked diplomatic friction and online debate regarding regional representation.

2 Sept, 06:06 — 2 Sept, 08:42

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Why this matters

The SCO photo editing incident reflects ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, with political figures using such acts to rally nationalist sentiment. It underscores how symbolic gestures can escalate diplomatic rhetoric.

Key entitiesEknath Shinde Narendra Modi Pakistan PMO SCO

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What sources agree on

Pakistan's PMO edited PM Modi out of an SCO group photo
Eknath Shinde criticized Pakistan over the edited photo
Shinde warned that PM Modi could 'remove Pakistan from the world picture'

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Pakistan's PMO edited PM Modi out of an SCO group photo

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Eknath Shinde said PM Modi can 'remove Pakistan from the world picture'

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Specific details on how the photo was edited or the exact SCO context

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Specific details on how the photo was edited or the exact SCO context

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Times of Indiacentercenter-rightsensationalMostly Factualhighlights Shinde's strong warning

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Coverage leans: center-right

Coverage leans center-right, reflecting Indian nationalist sentiment in response to Pakistan's action, with outlets framing the incident as a sign of Pakistani insecurity.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

'Can remove Pak from world picture': Pakistan PMO crops Modi out of SCO pic, gets warned

The cropping of PM Modi from an SCO photo by Pak PMO sparked backlash in India. Eknath Shinde condemned the act, describing it as a symbol of Pak's insecurity.

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Eknath Shinde slams Pakistan over edited SCO photo, says ‘Modi ji can remove Pakistan from world... - Moneycontrol.com

Eknath Shinde slams Pakistan over edited SCO photo, says ‘Modi ji can remove Pakistan from world... Moneycontrol.com

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First report: hindustan-times · 2 Sept, 06:06|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h

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hindustan-times2 Sept, 06:06First to report

'Can remove Pak from world picture': Pakistan PMO crops Modi out of SCO pic, gets warned

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Times of India2 Sept, 07:10

'He can remove Pak from world picture': Shinde after Sharif crops PM Modi from SCO pic

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moneycontrol2 Sept, 08:42Latest update

Indian Politician Criticizes Pakistan Over Edited SCO Group Photo

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'Can remove Pak from world picture': Pakistan PMO crops Modi out of SCO pic, gets warned

Eknath Shinde slams Pakistan over edited SCO photo, says ‘Modi ji can remove Pakistan from world... - Moneycontrol.com

Coverage Timeline

'Can remove Pak from world picture': Pakistan PMO crops Modi out of SCO pic, gets warned

'He can remove Pak from world picture': Shinde after Sharif crops PM Modi from SCO pic

Eknath Shinde slams Pakistan over edited SCO photo, says ‘Modi ji can remove Pakistan from world... - Moneycontrol.com

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