This viral video of Mohan Bhagwat, making remarks about “saffronising” the Indian Army, is a deepfake

A fact-check by Factly confirms that a viral video appearing to show RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat making comments about “saffronising” the Indian Army is a deepfake. The investigation revealed that the footage was manipulated using artificial intelligence to alter Bhagwat’s original speech and voice, creating a narrative that was never actually delivered. By comparing the viral clip with the original unedited footage of the event, researchers identified inconsistencies in lip-syncing and audio quality typical of digitally altered media. The report emphasizes that such misinformation is often circulated to stir political controversy and communal tension, serving as a reminder of the growing challenges posed by sophisticated AI-generated content in the digital landscape.