A viral video circulating on social media, which purportedly shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi disrespecting the Indian national anthem, has been debunked as a fabrication. Fact-checking organization BOOM Live analyzed the footage and determined that the audio of the national anthem was superimposed onto the video after the fact.
The original footage was recorded during a public event in Siwan, Bihar, on June 20, 2025. Forensic examination of the source material confirms that the national anthem was not being played at the time the video was captured. The viral clip had been edited to create a false narrative regarding the Prime Minister's conduct during the ceremony.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of manipulated media being used to spread misinformation in the digital space. By isolating the original event and comparing it to the altered version, investigators were able to confirm that the claims of disrespect were entirely unfounded. No official complaints or credible reports have supported the allegations presented in the doctored video.
BOOM Live conducted a forensic analysis of the viral video and confirmed it was digitally altered to include audio of the national anthem. The original footage from the June 2025 event in Siwan, Bihar, contains no such audio, confirming the claim of disrespect is a fabrication.
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Original report: BOOM Live