Congress posts AI video of Modi as 'Chaiwala', stokes controversy
What's the story
A recent social media post by Congress leader Ragini Nayak has sparked a major controversy. The post features an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, depicting him as a tea seller. The video shows the PM walking with a kettle and glasses, though the context of the event is not specified. It was captioned, "Now, who did this?" The incident is likely to disrupt the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, according to media reports.
Twitter Post
Ragini Nayak's post on X
अब ई कौन किया बे 🥴🤣 pic.twitter.com/mbVsykXEgm
— Dr. Ragini Nayak (@NayakRagini) December 2, 2025
Political backlash
BJP condemns Congress's AI video of PM Modi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly reacted to Nayak's post. BJP leaders have slammed the Congress for its action, calling it "shameful." The party has also accused the Congress of being unable to appreciate hard work and dedication. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla and Tom Vadakkan were among those who criticized the video on NDTV.
Historical reference
PM Modi's tea-selling past highlighted in controversy
The controversy has also brought to light PM Modi's past of helping his father sell tea at a stall in Vadnagar, Gujarat. The Prime Minister has often spoken about this part of his childhood. Poonawalla said, "We're very proud that we belong to a chaiwala background...we're very proud that we don't come from a nepotistic, dynastic background."