Fact Check: Morphed picture of US billboard used to take a dig at Kejriwal’s ‘freebies’

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, a picture of a billboard targeting Kejriwal has gone viral on social media. India Today's AFWA probes the truth.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said availability of free electricity and water in the Capital has helped women to run their households efficiently at a time salaries are not increasing but things continue to get costlier. Amid this, a picture of a billboard targeting Kejriwal has gone viral on social media. The text on the billboard says, “Nothing in this country is free. If you are getting something without paying for it, thank a taxpayer. Not to Kejriwal.” The caption along with the picture says, “Such a brilliant hoarding. Respect a taxpayer.” Many Facebook users have shared the apparent screenshot, commending the message on the billboard.