In a blatant case of visual deception, the BJP’s official X account on July 20, 2026, released a slick 21-second promotional video glorifying “New India” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The clip proudly displays a luxurious car cruising along breathtaking winding roads carved through dramatic mountain peaks and rivers, presented as shining proof of India’s infrastructure boom and transformative progress.
The footage was lifted directly from Pakistan’s Baltistan Highway (S-1 Strategic Highway) near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan. Original videos were shared in April 2026 by the Pakistani TikTok creator @northern vibes, explicitly showcasing their own country’s scenic highway. Fact-checker Mohammed Zubair exposed the exact match through clear side by side comparisons of the road curves, landscape features, and distinctive vistas.
This is not an innocent mistake. It is a deliberate attempt to manufacture fake achievements. By passing off Pakistani infrastructure as Indian, the BJP is actively misleading millions of Indians into believing that Modi’s government has delivered world-class Himalayan highways and connectivity miracles that simply do not exist or at least not to the exaggerated standards shown.
How They Misguide the Public
The video forms part of a larger propaganda drive touting “Viksit Bharat” and massive infrastructure gains. Instead of showcasing genuine Indian projects such as roads in Ladakh or other domestic highways, the party’s media handlers chose to import polished foreign footage. This creates a false narrative of unparalleled success, duping patriotic citizens who trust official party channels.
By claiming “Ye Naya Bharat hai” (This is New India) over Pakistani roads, BJP is engaging in outright misinformation. It misguides Indians about the true state of domestic infrastructure development, inflates the government’s image, and distracts from real challenges on the ground. When domestic footage falls short of the desired cinematic impact, they simply borrow from the neighbor they frequently criticize.
Mohammed Zubair’s Sharp Exposure
Zubair’s viral post:
“So @BJP4India is using video clips of Baltistan highway and claiming ‘Ye Naya Bharat hai’. Wah @narendramodi ji Wah!”
This incident reveals a dangerous pattern: prioritizing narrative control and emotional appeal over truth. Indians deserve honest reporting on national achievements, not imported illusions designed to manufacture pride and secure votes.
The BJP has remained silent on the exposure so far. Meanwhile, the clip continues circulating, potentially misleading countless viewers about the realities of “New India.”
True development doesn’t need stolen footage from Pakistan. Using foreign highways to boast about Indian progress is not just embarrassing, it is a cynical betrayal of public trust. Indians are being systematically misguided through such deceptive propaganda tactics. Fact-checkers remain essential in calling out these fake achievements before they solidify as “alternative facts” in the minds of the masses.
