Congress officials criticized for AI Modi deepfakes in India

Indian National Congress officials and state unit accounts have posted AI-generated photos and videos depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to public social media records. Critic Jakhar Pardeep acknowledged these posts as factual but condemned the use of deepfakes targeting personal imagery, including references to family members. He argued that while political opposition is necessary, manufacturing fake visuals violates ethical standards regardless of the perpetrator. The controversy highlights growing concerns over synthetic media in Indian politics, where visual misinformation can rapidly influence public sentiment. No official response from the Congress party regarding these specific posts was immediately available. This incident underscores the tension between digital campaign tactics and electoral integrity as AI tools become increasingly accessible to political actors across party lines.