NEW DELHI: A political row erupted on Friday after the Bihar Congress shared an AI-generated video on the social media platform X, appearing to feature characters resembling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, Heeraben Modi.
The video, titled “Maa appears in sahab’s dreams, ” has drawn strong condemnation from the BJP and its ally JD(U), who have called it “cheap politics” and a reflection of “frustration and moral decline.”
The 36-second clip marked “AI GENERATED, ” portrays PM Modi in a dream sequence where his late mother is seen speaking. Though the Congress has not issued an official statement regarding the intent behind the video, it has sparked massive outrage across party lines - especially with Bihar heading into elections.
Senior BJP leaders were quick to respond with anger and disbelief.
Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma dismissed the video as “pure frustration and said, “This is their irritation after sensing defeat. It’s not politics, it’s desperation.”
BJP Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar also condemned the Congress, saying, “When there are no real issues left, such cheap and low-level tactics are used. Earlier, Congress leaders used abusive language for PM Modi’s mother on public stages with Rahul Gandhi present. Today, they've crossed all limits by using her image in their propaganda. This is highly condemnable, and they will have to pay the price for it in Bihar.”
Union Minister Giriraj Singh also slammed Congress and said, “He doesn’t respect his own mother, let alone someone else’s. A legal case should be filed against him. This is fraudulent and immoral. Shame on him. What is he trying to prove by making a video involving the Prime Minister’s late mother? Such people must face legal consequences.”
Former Union Minister and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said the video reflects how low Congress is willing to go.
“How can you stoop so low as to make memes of a deceased mother who had nothing to do with politics? She was a humble woman who washed utensils to raise her son, who became Prime Minister. Have some shame. This will not be tolerated. We will take this issue to the entire country, " he added.
The BJP's coalition partner in Bihar, Janata Dal (United), also came out strongly against the Congress. JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary criticised the opposition and said, “I don’t know why making fun has become a habit for these people. It shows how deeply frustration has seeped into the opposition ranks.”
Veteran JD(U) leader KC Tyagi added, “We are against this third-grade political mentality. In politics, family members—especially those who are no longer alive—should not be dragged into the battlefield.”