Did RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Call For ‘Saffronisation’ of Indian Army? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Clip

A video circulating on social media platforms claims that RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat demanded the “saffronisation” of the Indian Army. In the video, he is purportedly heard saying, “…I have clearly said that if you do not remove more than 50% non-caste Hindus from the Indian Army by 2028, then understand that Modi will go and Yogi will come…” Newschecker, however, found the video to be doctored. 

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Evidence

No Credible Reports Support the Claim

A keyword search on Google using terms such as “Mohan Bhagwat Indian Army saffronisation” did not yield any credible media reports, official statements, or archival records supporting the viral claim.

Original Video Identified

A reverse image search of keyframes from the clip using Google Lens led to a YouTube video published by CNN-News18, whose watermark is seen in the viral footage, dated December 21, 2025. It featured Bhagwat wearing the same attire and speaking against the same backdrop as seen in the viral clip. A thorough review of the full video, however, revealed no mention of the remarks attributed to him in the viral content.

The live streaming of Bhagwat’s address aired by ANI on December 21, 2025 did not show him making the alleged remarks as well. 

Audio Analysis Indicates AI Manipulation

A closer analysis of the viral clip revealed that the audio sounded unnatural and inconsistent with Mohan Bhagwat’s known speech patterns, tone, and cadence.

To verify this, the audio was analysed using multiple AI-detection tools:

• Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector found the audio to be “likely deepfake.” 
• Undetectable AI flagged the audio as likely AI-generated.
• Five out of six detectors of Deepfake-o-meter concluded a high probability of the audio being AI-generated.

Pattern of Similar Disinformation 

False claims around the “saffronisation” of the Indian Army have frequently surfaced online, often pushed by pro-Pakistan social media handlers using edited or manipulated videos of senior Indian defence officials and political leaders. Newschecker has debunked several such false claims in the past, which can be read here, here, and here, indicating a recurring pattern of disinformation aimed at undermining India’s armed forces.

Verdict

The viral video claiming that RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat called for the “saffronisation” of the Indian Army is doctored. 

FAQs

Q1. Did Mohan Bhagwat ever call for saffronisation of the Indian Army?
No. There is no verified speech, report, or official record supporting this claim.

Q2. What proves the audio is fake?
AI detection tools, including Undetectable AI and Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector, flagged the audio as likely AI-generated.

Q3. Have similar claims surfaced earlier?
Yes. Newschecker has previously debunked multiple manipulated videos falsely claiming the “saffronisation” of the Indian Army.

Sources
YouTube Video By CNN-News18, Dated December 21, 2025
Undetectable AI Website
Deepfake-o-meter Website
Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector