Claim:
A viral video allegedly shows India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urging US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to hand over the handlers of the so-called “Cockroach Janta Party” to India.
Verdict: False
What Is Going Viral?
A manipulated video circulating on social media falsely portrays Jaishankar making controversial remarks about a group referred to as the “Cockroach Janta Party.” In the edited clip, he is allegedly heard accusing certain individuals in the United States of acting as proxies for Iran and Pakistan and requesting American authorities to hand them over to India. The viral clip also falsely claims that India had “left its relationship with Iran” while the United States allegedly continued hosting anti-India elements. Several users shared the video as authentic, leading to confusion online.
Factcheck India Debunks Viral Clip
The government’s official fact-checking unit, Press Information Bureau, clarified that the viral clip is fake and generated using artificial intelligence.
According to PIB Fact Check, the original video was manipulated by replacing the authentic audio with fabricated AI-generated speech.
PIB stated:
“Deep Fake Alert! Propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally altered video of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar… The video is AI-generated and fake.”
The agency further confirmed that Jaishankar “did NOT make any such statement in the original video.”
What Did Jaishankar Actually Say?
The original footage came from a real joint press interaction featuring Jaishankar and Rubio standing at podiums with the Indian and US flags in the background.
In the authentic clip, Jaishankar discussed India-US strategic ties and diplomatic engagement. He said:
“From his very first day in office, we have been in regular touch…”
He also spoke about the “broad-based and growing cooperation” between India and the United States and referred to the strategic partnership between the two nations.
No mention was made about any “Cockroach Janta Party,” Iran-linked proxies, or requests to extradite individuals.
How Was The Video Manipulated?
The fake clip appears to have used real visuals from the press conference while replacing the original audio track with AI-generated voice synthesis designed to imitate Jaishankar’s voice and speech pattern. Such deepfake videos are increasingly being used in online propaganda and misinformation campaigns to spread false political narratives. The manipulated clip also inserted fabricated names and inflammatory claims to make the content appear sensational and believable.
Rise Of AI-Generated Political Deepfakes
Experts have repeatedly warned about the increasing use of AI-generated content during political and geopolitical events. Deepfake videos can mimic a public figure’s appearance, voice, and speaking style, making misinformation harder to detect. Government agencies and independent fact-checkers have advised users to verify suspicious content through official sources before sharing it online.
Conclusion
The viral video claiming that S. Jaishankar urged the United States to hand over handlers of a so-called “Cockroach Janta Party” is completely false. The clip was digitally manipulated using AI-generated audio. The original video only featured remarks about India-US relations and strategic cooperation. Factcheck India has officially debunked the claim. The viral clip is digitally manipulated and AI-generated. The original video was from a genuine joint press interaction between Jaishankar and Rubio, but the audio and statements in the viral version were fabricated. Press Information Bureau (PIB Fact Check) confirmed that Jaishankar never made such remarks.