Altered audio adds a false remark to Rajnath Singh’s Diwali speech
The viral clip adds words Rajnath Singh did not say. In the original 8 November speech, he wished soldiers in Sikkim a happy Diwali and thanked them for their service.
The viral claim
A viral video shows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh telling soldiers in Sikkim that morale in the Indian Army was low.
How we reached the verdict
BOOM traced the visuals to ANI footage from the Sherathang War Memorial. The Quint also found the original speech and compared it with the viral clip. The Defence Ministry’s account confirms the occasion and location. The original recording shows what Singh said during the speech.
Virality evidence · 20/100
Measured reach 0/60 · Platform spread 10/25 · Independent reporting 10/15
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Latest sourced reporting · 13 Nov 2026
Sources
- BOOM · Reporting
- The Quint · Reporting
- Press Information Bureau · Primary evidence
- ANI footage · Primary evidence