PIB Fact Check: Video of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Indian Army is a Deepfake
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a formal warning about a viral video circulating on social media. The video falsely claims that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “saffronize” the Indian Army and remove 50% of “non-caste Hindus” from the force.
The PIB Fact Check Unit debunked the video in a post on X (formerly Twitter), labeling it as a digitally manipulated deepfake.
“Deepfake Video Alert,” the post stated. “A digitally altered video of Mohan Bhagwat is circulating online with the false claim that he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to saffronize the Indian Army. This video is #fake.”
The Fake Claims in the Video
In the manipulated clip, an AI-generated voice mimicking the RSS chief is heard saying:
“We have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi that if we want to keep our Indian Army holy, we need to saffronize it. We should remove all non-caste Hindus… if you don’t remove them by 2028, then think that Modi will go and Yogi will come.”
PIB and independent fact-checkers confirmed that these remarks were never made. The audio was fabricated and layered over real footage of a past speech.
What Mohan Bhagwat Actually Said
The original visuals used in the deepfake were taken from Bhagwat’s address at the “RSS 100 Vyakhyan Mala” program in Kolkata in December 2025. In his actual speech, he spoke about the nature of the RSS and its relationship with politics.
Bhagwat’s real message was: “RSS volunteers work in many organizations today, including politics. Because of this, thinking that the RSS can be understood only through the BJP is a big mistake. To understand the RSS, you have to look at the organization itself. It is a group you must experience to truly figure out.”
How to Help Stop Misinformation
The PIB stated that these manipulated videos are created deliberately to mislead the public. Officials have warned social media users to be cautious of deepfake technology and to avoid sharing unverified content.
If you encounter a suspicious video, you can report it to the PIB Fact Check Unit or other authorized fact-checking platforms to help stop the spread of misinformation.
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