Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Solapur, Maharashtra, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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Satara: In a significant statement, Prime Minister Narandra Modi on Monday said that through fake videos, conspiracy is being hatched to create societal tension and asked people to be on alert.
"There is a plan to create a big incident in the next one month.
"I urge the people to expose fake videos and pictures and report them to the police in the interest of the country," Modi said addressing back-to-back election rallies in Maharashtra.
Strongly rebuking the opposition’s misuse of social media platforms, Modi reiterated: "I have been a strong supporter of technology. However, recent events are troubling. People who cannot engage in direct political battles with BJP, NDA, are now spreading fake videos on social media."
Modi alleged that these people are misusing AI to spread false information by mimicking my voice or that of my colleagues.
"You need to be very cautious of such news, videos, and messages. If you receive any such video, any image on WhatsApp, or see it on any social media platform, you should immediately inform the police or the party. Strong action will be taken against such people," Modi said.