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Union Minister P. S. Rijiju Demands Congress Apology Over Alleged Fake AI Video on China
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 07:04 AM
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Union Minister P. S. Rijiju has called on the Congress party to apologise after accusing it of circulating a fabricated AI‑generated video depicting China. The demand was made in a public statement citing concerns over misinformation.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs P. S. Rijiju publicly urged the Indian National Congress to issue an apology, alleging that the party had shared a deep‑fake video that misrepresented China. Rijiju said the clip, created using artificial intelligence, was deliberately designed to spread false narratives and could damage diplomatic ties.
The minister did not disclose the video’s source but emphasized that the spread of such fabricated content undermines national security and public trust. He called the act a "betrayal" of the nation’s interests and warned that political entities must refrain from disseminating unverified material.
Congress has not yet responded to the accusation, and the matter is expected to be discussed further in parliamentary forums. Media outlets are awaiting verification of the video’s authenticity before drawing conclusions.
The incident highlights growing concerns in India about the misuse of AI‑generated media in political discourse, prompting calls for stricter regulations and fact‑checking mechanisms.
Authorities may investigate the origin of the alleged deep‑fake as part of broader efforts to curb misinformation that could affect India‑China relations.
The minister did not disclose the video’s source but emphasized that the spread of such fabricated content undermines national security and public trust. He called the act a "betrayal" of the nation’s interests and warned that political entities must refrain from disseminating unverified material.
Congress has not yet responded to the accusation, and the matter is expected to be discussed further in parliamentary forums. Media outlets are awaiting verification of the video’s authenticity before drawing conclusions.
The incident highlights growing concerns in India about the misuse of AI‑generated media in political discourse, prompting calls for stricter regulations and fact‑checking mechanisms.
Authorities may investigate the origin of the alleged deep‑fake as part of broader efforts to curb misinformation that could affect India‑China relations.