A video is going viral on social media claiming to show Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation. In the clip, he is allegedly heard stating that the activities of Pakistan and Iran are ineffective, and that India will maintain balance in the region. The claim also states that he expressed concerns about Gulf countries and referred to Israel as a Global Fatherland.
A Pakistani X handle, Schlangenjäger, shared the video with the caption: “Emergency address by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the nation: Declaring the activities of Pakistan and Iran ineffective, he said that India will maintain the balance in the region. He also expressed concerns regarding the Gulf countries and claimed that he referred to Israel as the ‘Global Fatherland.’”
🚨 Breaking 🇮🇳: Modi addressed the nation, declaring the activities of Pakistan and Iran ineffective, and asserting that India will maintain regional balance.
— Schlangenjäger (@Shadowfox_11) April 19, 2026
He also raised concerns regarding Gulf states and made unusual remarks, referring to Israel as a "global fatherland." https://t.co/qjOESGFVl1 pic.twitter.com/pWKSIxet1u
2/2 pic.twitter.com/leGKORmr8H
— Schlangenjäger (@Shadowfox_11) April 19, 2026
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Fact Check
In our fact-checking investigation, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search. This process led us to the original video of Narendra Modi’s address, which was posted on the official X handle of ANI.
In the original video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heard saying: “Today I’m here to discuss an important issue, especially for the women of this country. Every citizen of this country is witnessing how women’s progress has stalled. Despite our best efforts, we haven’t succeeded. Amendments could not be made in the Nari Shakti Adhiniyam. And I apologise to all the mothers and sisters of the nation for this.”
| Claim | Modi addressed the nation, declaring the activities of Pakistan and Iran ineffective, and asserting that India will maintain regional balance. |
| Claimed by | Schlangenjäger |
| Fact | The video of Narendra Modi is edited. In the original address, he apologized to women for not being able to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill Amendment. |
