Pakistan-based social media users shared a video alleging that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi admitted India is funding and supporting the Afghan Taliban to fight against Pakistan.
A frequent fake news peddler, named The Whistleblower, shared the video. It claimed, “Breaking News: Indian journalist Geeta Biswas releases censored portion of Narendra Modi’s speech which was not allowed to air on any Indian media. Modi explains the next strategic advances in full detail.”
Fact Check
Upon investigation, the video was found to be fake. The original footage is from PM Modi’s Diwali celebration with the armed forces aboard INS Vikrant on October 20, 2025, where no such statements were made by the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the armed forces for Operation Sindoor and indicated a push for more defense exports in his Diwali speech aboard the INS Vikrant, off the Goa coast. Indicating a vigorous push for defense exports, he said: “India is building the capacity to export weapons and equipment for all three armed forces. Our goal is to become one of the top defense exporters globally.
Conclusion
Thus, the viral video is doctored. PM Modi made no remarks about India funding or supporting the Afghan Taliban during his speech.
