PIB Debunks Doctored Video of MEA Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal Claiming India Lost Rafale Jets During Conflict With Pakistan

New Delhi: The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has issued an alert against a digitally manipulated video being circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts on social media platform X. The fake clip misuses visuals of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal to spread false claims about India’s military losses and water policy during the recent conflict with Pakistan.

According to the viral video, Jaiswal is shown stating that India lost four Rafale fighter jets and had “no option left except to stop water flow to Pakistan.” The PIB has categorically rejected these claims.

“The video is fake and digitally manipulated,” the official fact-check unit stated. “The MEA spokesperson has not made any such statement," the post read.

The PIB has shared the original, unedited video clip of the MEA briefing for verification: Watch original video.

Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant against coordinated disinformation campaigns designed to malign India’s image. “Do not believe such manipulated videos. Always verify information from official sources only,” the unit advised.

The PIB has appealed to the public to help curb the spread of misinformation by flagging suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck.

Reports can also be sent via WhatsApp at +91 8799711259 or email at factcheck@pib.gov.in.

This incident highlights the growing use of deepfake technology in cross-border information warfare, particularly during periods of military tension between India and Pakistan. Officials have reiterated that only statements issued through verified government channels should be considered authentic.

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