A video circulating on social media allegedly shows Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai stating that the politicization or “saffronization” of the armed forces would damage the morale of the Indian Army. However, this claim is completely false and fabricated. The video has been digitally manipulated, and in the original footage, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai did not make any such statement.
A propaganda account named @InsiderWB posted the doctored clip, claiming:
“Breaking News: Indian Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai comes out openly against BJP politics of Narendra Modi. Any politicization or saffronization of the armed forces will lead to a defeat in the morale of Indian Armed Forces. We will resist all attempts to make Indian Army subservient to Hindutva.”
Several accounts including @bankay_mian62, @Dukhtar__KPK, @NazishSpeaks, @DimpleGirlii, @Shoa_70, and @Aqqssaa12 further amplified the fake video across social media platforms to push anti-India narratives.
Truth: Original Video from Republic World Misused, No Such Remarks Made by Lt Gen Ghai
As the false video gained traction online, it caught our attention. The D-Intent Data Team, which conducted a detailed frame-by-frame analysis and keyword verification. Our investigation led us to the original video available on Republic World’s official YouTube channel,
“Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai LIVE On India’s Biggest Forces First Conclave (Live)”
“Lt. Gen Rajiv Ghai Calls Out Pakistan’s Bluff, Reveals Details Of Op Sindoor | Forces First Conclave”
Upon reviewing the full footage, it was confirmed that Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai never made any comments. The viral clip circulating online was digitally altered to misrepresent his words and create a false political controversy. These fabricated edits are part of a coordinated disinformation effort to discredit Indian military leadership and portray internal dissent where none exists.
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ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally altered video of Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai with false claims suggesting he said that politicization or saffronization of the armed forces would damage the morale of the Indian Army. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/ddf2tOUolX
Intent:
Propaganda accounts are circulating digitally altered videos of Indian Army officials with false and fabricated claims to set their narrative against India.
Conclusion:
Claim: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said that politicization or saffronization of the armed forces would damage the morale of the Indian Army.
Fact: The video is digitally altered. In the original Republic World footage, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai made no such remarks.
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