Delhi Police has registered a formal case against the Congress party over a deepfake video involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother, stirring political and public debate across the nation. The video, circulated widely on social media, allegedly manipulated visuals in a manner designed to mislead citizens and malign the image of the Prime Minister.Officials confirmed that the FIR includes charges related to forgery, defamation, and misuse of digital technology. The cybercrime unit has been tasked with tracing the origin of the doctored clip and identifying those responsible for its creation and online distribution. Authorities also noted that social media companies are being approached to share technical data that may assist in the investigation.The ruling party has strongly condemned the video, calling it a new low in political rivalry, while the Congress has denied any wrongdoing and claimed that the government is misusing agencies to silence critics. Analysts point out that this controversy underlines the urgent need for stronger laws against deepfake technology, which has become a growing tool of misinformation in politics.The investigation is ongoing, and officials have assured swift action against anyone proven guilty of spreading the manipulated content.
