A video of General Upendra Diwedi went viral on the internet because users claimed that he was criticising the central government. In this viral video, he was allegedly made remarks on the current Trishul exercises as ‘political theatre’ for the Bihar elections and the ‘saffronisation’ of the India Army.
Fact-Check
The DFRAC team’s investigations reveal that this video is fake and digitally manipulated. The Indian Army Chief General Upendra Diwedi has been making headlines for the past few months because of the Indian Operation Sindoor. But no credible media reported any statement of his related to what users claim in this video. Further research revealed the origin of this video. Recently, General Upendra Diwedi addressed the students in his hometown, Reva, in Madhya Pradesh. His speech at this event was widely covered by news agencies like The Print and The Indian Express. Their coverage of the original speech of General Upendra Diwedi nowhere mentioned his remark regarding the Bihar elections and ‘saffronisation’. In his address, he spoke about the growing uncertainties in the future and how to cope with them. Terrorism, cyber warfare, natural disasters, and other emerging challenges were raised in his speech. His remark on Donald Trump was also widely covered.
Conclusion
Thus, the viral video is fake and digitally manipulated. His speech was about preparation for emerging uncertainties in future, and he never made any political remark as claimed.
