Government Raises Rs 1.89 Crore from 2025 Auction of PM Modi's Gifts
The Union government raised Rs 1.89 crore in 2025 through the auction of over 1,300 mementos and gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Culture Minister Gajendra Shekhwat stated in the Lok Sabha. Since 2019, these auctions have generated over Rs 50 crore, with proceeds supporting the Namami Gange Project. The 2025 auction featured items like a Goddess Bhavani statue and sports memorabilia from Paris Paralympics para-athletes. The gifts, including paintings and handicrafts, are displayed at the National Gallery of Modern Arts before bidding.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 64%, Right 36%). Overall sentiment is positive (61/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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AI Analysis
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–72/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 10 Aug, 07:33 pm. Other outlets followed.