A rounded number is not a contradiction
The two reported distances add up to 2,390 km. Describing that as nearly 2,400 km is ordinary rounding. A ten-kilometre difference between the sum and a rounded headline does not, on its own, expose a false story. Nor does an account mentioning only the Mumbai-to-Bengaluru leg necessarily contradict a longer itinerary beginning in Lucknow.
That distinction matters because scepticism should improve accuracy. It should not turn an approximate figure into an accusation. At the same time, repeating a reported distance across several outlets does not independently verify every kilometre.
The return journey is the meaningful detail
My view is that practical concern for a supporter matters more than a contest over who can make the greatest sacrifice. An offer to help someone get home deserves proportionate recognition. It does not require a larger claim about a donated house or a sweeping judgment about a country.
