AI-Generated Deepfake Video Falsely Attributes Resignation Demand to Indian Home Minister Amit Shah

What happened

A video circulated on social media purporting to show Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval over the alleged failure of 'Operation Sindoor', and demanding PM Modi's resignation.

The video was posted by X user @InsiderWB on September 22, 2025, and later deleted.

Reported impact

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit categorically debunked the video, labelling it AI-generated and doctored propaganda.

Index analysis

Multiple fact-checking organizations including Alt News and BOOM flagged the video as digitally manipulated, noting it was highly unlikely for the Home Minister to publicly call for his party's removal and the PM's resignation in a TV interview.

The video appeared to show Amit Shah making detailed claims about Pakistan's military response during a recent conflict and criticizing India's defense capabilities and leadership.

Governance controls

The government's official fact-checking body, the PIB, issued a public alert flagging the AI-manipulated video and warning against falling for 'AI-generated propaganda'.

Classification

Organizations

@InsiderWB (subject), Press Information Bureau (regulator), Amit Shah (victim)

Category

Misinformation and synthetic media

Industry

Media, social platforms and marketing

Country

India

Harm status

Potential harm

Intent

Unknown

Timing

Unknown

Harm types

Reputational, Public interest

Harmed

Government

Failure modes

Deepfake video, Manipulation or dark pattern

Consequences

Content removal

AI systems

Deepfake video generation system

Sources and evidence