Fact Check: Video Of BJP MP Dinesh Yadav Nirahua Speaking About PM Modi And CM Yogi Is Not Deepfake
The viral video featuring Azamgarh BJP MP Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’ discussing unemployment and mentioning PM Modi and UP CM Yogi has been created by merging two separate clips. Although the video has been edited, it’s important to note that it is not a deepfake.
- By: Sharad Prakash Asthana
- Published: Apr 18, 2024 at 12:24 PM
- Updated: Apr 18, 2024 at 05:45 PM
New Delhi (Vishvas News): A video featuring BJP’s Azamgarh MP Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’ has gone viral on the internet. In the video, Narahua addresses the issue of unemployment in the country, mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Some users speculate that the video might be a deepfake.
Upon investigation, Vishvas News found that the viral clip of the BJP MP was created by merging two distinct segments from one of his interviews. Although certain parts of the interview are repeated in the viral clip, it doesn’t qualify as deepfake or fake.
What’s Going Viral?
On April 15, BJP’s IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya reposted a post (archive link) of Youth Congress President Srinivas BV and called it fake. Amit Malviya wrote in the caption, “This video is fake. The Congress, like in MP, is using deepfakes to mislead people, create unrest and sow divisions in the society. Dinesh Lal Yadav, BJP MP from Azamgarh, is filing FIR against IYC President, who is a habitual offender. Complaint also being filed with @ECISVEEP. We have all screenshots (with time stamp) and video recordings for a legal case.”
Youth Congress President Srinivas BV shared a video of BJP MP Dinesh Lal Yadav on April 15. In the video (archive link), Nirahua can be heard saying, “Modi ji has put a stop to it. Modi ji himself has only one child, can anyone say otherwise? Even Yogi ji has only one child. When Yogi ji and Modi ji are striving to curb unemployment, it won’t escalate. So, who’s causing the rise in unemployment? Those who keep having children despite the government’s plea to stop. The government is urging, but not everyone is listening. To those who claim unemployment is surging, remind them there’s a limit to available employment. With the population growing, unemployment naturally rises. Hence, Modi ji and the government are attempting to address it. They aim to implement a policy restricting families to two children. Yet, some persist in having more children, worsening unemployment. Why? If you’re struggling to support yourself, why add to the ranks of the jobless? Consider, if you’re unemployed, ponder why you’re contributing to more unemployment.”
BJP MP Dinesh Yadav also reposted it on April 15 and described the video as AI-created. However, this post was later deleted.
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha’s National Secretary Tejinder Pal Singh Bagga has also reposted (archive link) Srinivas BV’s post and called it fake.
Vishvas News Investigation:
Vishvas News initially investigated the X handle of BJP MP Dinesh Lal Yadav to gather information regarding the viral video. On April 15, a YouTube link (archive link) was shared, and it was revealed that the video had been edited. The BJP MP commented, “The original video presents a different narrative. The act of manipulating and editing videos according to one’s agenda reflects the appeasement politics and deceitfulness of Thugbandhan.”
The post contained a link to a video uploaded on the Soul Up Hindi YouTube channel. The viral clip was featured towards the end of the video (archive link) uploaded on April 13, 2024. In this segment, Nirahua discusses how government jobs are not the sole form of employment, highlighting employment opportunities provided through various Central Government schemes.
Upon viewing the video, it is evident that at 10:46 minutes, Nirahua states, “Those who claim that unemployment is on the rise in the country should be informed that there are ample job opportunities available. With the growing population, unemployment is increasing, prompting Modi ji and the government to take action. They propose implementing a rule limiting families to two children. If you’re struggling to support yourself and claim to be unemployed, why contribute to further unemployment by having more children?”
Subsequently, at 11:27 minutes, he adds, “Modi ji has taken measures to address this issue. Modi ji himself has only one child. Can anyone confirm if Yogi ji also has only one child? Yogi ji and Modi ji are striving to reduce unemployment, but who is responsible for its increase? Continuously having children despite the government’s plea to stop. If we genuinely aim to tackle unemployment, we must heed the government’s advice.”
After listening to the original video in its entirety, it was evident that the viral clip was created by merging two different segments from the BJP MP’s video. Posted on April 15 by the X handle of the Deepfake Analysis Unit, which specializes in forensic investigations of deepfake content, the video (archive link) was labelled as clipped. However, it was clarified that the video is not a deepfake; rather, two segments were joined together.
Further inquiry was made with Santosh Kushwaha, the administrator of the Soul Up Hindi YouTube channel. He affirmed, “I personally recorded this video. It is not a deepfake. The BJP MP himself shared it from his X handle. This video captures the time when the BJP MP was campaigning in Chauhan Basti, Azamgarh.” MOre such fact checks can be read here.
Conclusion: The viral video featuring Azamgarh BJP MP Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’ discussing unemployment and mentioning PM Modi and UP CM Yogi has been created by merging two separate clips. Although the video has been edited, it’s important to note that it is not a deepfake.
- Claim Review : https://twitter.com/amitmalviya/status/1779752407268053104
- Claimed By : Twitter User: Amit Malviya (मोदी का परिवार)
- Fact Check : False
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