{"id":307334,"date":"2025-11-14T11:46:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T06:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altnews.in\/english-clone-2026\/?p=307334"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:23:37","slug":"ai-video-of-coas-upendra-dwivedi-saying-indian-army-to-reduce-non-hindu-soldiers-by-50-goes-viral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altnews.in\/english-clone-2026\/ai-video-of-coas-upendra-dwivedi-saying-indian-army-to-reduce-non-hindu-soldiers-by-50-goes-viral\/","title":{"rendered":"AI video of COAS Upendra Dwivedi saying Indian Army to reduce non-Hindu soldiers by 50% goes viral"},"content":{"rendered":"

A video of the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, making controversial remarks about the Indian Army and claiming that by 2028, the number of non-Hindu soldiers would be cut by half is viral on social media. Users have circulated the video, alleging that this is an attempt to purge the Indian Army of those who don’t fit into the traditional Hindu caste hierarchy.<\/p>\n

The full speech, as can be heard in the viral clip, reads: “Recently, our ranks have been debated whether non-Hindu castes should remain in the Indian Army. I’ve brought this concern to the Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, and his response was unambiguous. By 2028, non-Hindu soldiers must be reduced by over 50%. We have begun selecting out those who refuse to embrace Hinduism. If anyone wishes to convert, they may receive a five-year extension. But we will judge their sincerity before granting promotions. Indian Army, we are told, is for Hindus \u2013 not for outsiders, or descendants of so-called invaders. This policy is not about merit or loyalty, it’s about purging diversity. As soldiers, we are being told to trade our oath for an ideology. History will remember what is being done in these halls.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

X user @Baba_Thoka<\/a>\u00a0posted the video on November 4, writing: “Non-caste Hindus in the Army to be shown the door by 2028 because apparently, patriotism now comes with a gotra certificate.” <\/span>(Archive<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Breaking News:
\nHindutva in India finally takes its \u201cOne Nation, One Caste\u201d dream to the barracks!
\nNon-caste Hindus in the Army to be shown the door by 2028 because apparently, patriotism now comes with a gotra certificate. pic.twitter.com\/ebCdpPovZk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Baba Thoka (@Baba_Thoka) November 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

X user @InsiderWB<\/a> also shared the video but later deleted it. (Archive<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Readers should note that this user has been called out by Alt News for amplifying misinformation<\/a>\u00a0several times in the past.<\/p>\n

Several other users, such as @MehboobQadir4<\/a>, <\/span>@SadiasOfficial<\/a>, <\/span>@zaryabali720<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and others also circulated the viral video. <\/span>(Archives: 1<\/a>, 2<\/a>, 3<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n