Instagram · May 30, 2026
Video's Gujarat Riots Claims Mix Fact, Disputed Allegations, and Misleading Narratives
The video claims that Narendra Modi, before becoming PM, was very vocal, but now his party is doing the most wrong things, stating that he has nothing in his head but hatred for Muslims, and that he joined the RSS at the age of 8, an organization allegedly created by the British in 1925 under a divide and rule policy to incite conflict between Hindus and Muslims; it further shows clips from a sting operation after the Godhra incident where individuals claim Narendra Modi, as Chief Minister, allowed the killing of Muslims, including women and children, and later helped free those involved from jail by changing judges and making arrangements.
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The video presents a mix of accurate, disputed, and misleading claims. Narendra Modi's early association with the RSS and the founding date of the RSS are factually correct.
The horrific details of the Bilkis Bano case, including the gang rape of a pregnant woman and the murder of her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots, are also well-documented. However, the video makes several misleading assertions.
The RSS was founded by K.B. Hedgewar, not by the British, although some historical analyses suggest its activities may have inadvertently or intentionally aligned with British 'divide and rule' strategies.
While Modi has denied anti-Muslim bias, his administration has faced significant criticism for policies and rhetoric perceived as discriminatory towards Muslims. Regarding the 2002 Gujarat riots, a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) cleared Modi of direct complicity in 2012, a decision upheld by the Supreme Court in 2022.
However, many human rights organizations, scholars, and international bodies have criticized his administration's response, alleging inaction or complicity, and reports suggest rioters were given a free hand for a period. The specific claim of long-term selective targeting for "20-25 years" is not explicitly corroborated by the provided information.
The claim that Narendra Modi "freed them from jail" in the Bilkis Bano case is misleading. While the Gujarat government, with approval from the central government's home ministry, did grant premature remission to the 11 convicts in August 2022, the Supreme Court of India overturned this decision in January 2024, ordering the convicts back to jail.
Furthermore, the claim that Modi "changed judges" is unsubstantiated; the case was transferred to Mumbai by the Supreme Court due to concerns about witness threats. Current Situation (as of May 15, 2026): The Supreme Court's 2024 decision means the Bilkis Bano convicts are currently back in jail, directly contradicting the video's implication that Modi's actions led to their permanent freedom.
Modi continues to serve as Prime Minister, and his government's policies and rhetoric regarding minorities remain a subject of ongoing debate and criticism. [1][2][3]