WATCH: PM Modi calls viral deepfake meme ‘ballothumour’ as Mamata sends authorized notices

WATCH: PM Modi calls viral deepfake meme ‘ballothumour’ as Mamata sends authorized notices

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PM Modi’s submit got here as West Bengal police earlier within the day sent authorized notices to several X users for sharing same memes on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Indian Top Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Could well well 6) reacted to his deepfake meme displaying him dancing on a stage with the hashtag ‘ballothumour’.

The PM wrote on X, “Love every of you, I moreover enjoyed seeing myself dance. Such creativity in high ballotseason is in actuality a pleasure.” He wrote this while reposting a submit by a user named Krishna.

Krishna in his submit wrote: “Posting this video cuz I do know that ‘THE DICTATOR’ is never any longer going to obtain me arrested for this.”

Mamata meme controversy

PM Modi’s submit got here as West Bengal police earlier within the day sent authorized notices to several X users for sharing same memes on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Banerjee, whose birthday party governs the declare, is a fierce rival of PM Modi.

Kolkata police on X threatened several users with authorized dash and requested them to repeat their right identity.

“You may possibly presumably presumably presumably presumably be directed to straight away repeat your identity including identify and build of dwelling. If the facts sought is never any longer published, you shall be accountable for authorized dash america42 CrPC,” the DCP (Cyber Crime), Kolkata Police posted in acknowledge to the flicks shared by the two users.

In but another X submit, Kolkata police warned that the meme may possibly presumably presumably disrupt law and reveal within the declare. “It has been seen that it’s seemingly you’ll presumably presumably presumably be utilizing social media for posting offensive, malicious, and inciting submit. Cyber police build of dwelling Kolkata hereby disorders search in opposition to you below Share 149 CrPC for posting such message,” the consciousness read, adding that the video may possibly presumably presumably “adversely have an effect on the law and reveal allege”.

About the deepfake meme template

The sleek meme template is taken from American rapper Lil Yachty’s stage entrance. Social media users are no doubt utilizing this template and changing Lil Yachty with notorious world figures.

Reaction on social media

PM Modi’s silly submit earned praise from X users, who moreover highlighted how PM Modi and Mamata reacted to the same meme template in starkly diversified ways.

Mamata vs PM Modi, The difference is evident, one user commented.

“In truth appropriate to uncover Top Minister Modi the lighter aspect of life & no longer threatening individuals with arrests be pleased some diversified politicians. We need more of this if Bharat is to remain a tantalizing democracy,” wrote a 2nd user.

“Tight slap on the face of these who name you a dictator….,” a third user commented.

Shruthi M is a dedicated Business News Reporter at Global Business Line, specializing in breaking stories, insightful analyses, and comprehensive coverage of the global business landscape. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering accurate and timely news, Shruthi keeps readers informed on the latest market trends, corporate strategies, and economic developments shaping industries worldwide.

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