BJD Files Complaint Over AI-Generated Deepfake Video Targeting Leaders

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) lodged a police complaint on July 10, 2026, regarding an AI-generated deepfake video that allegedly defamed party president Naveen Patnaik and former bureaucrat V K Pandian. The video, uploaded on July 9, was claimed to contain abusive language and misleading content aimed at damaging their reputations. The complaint was filed by the BJD’s student wing, the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal, at the Capital police station in Bhubaneswar. The party demanded legal action against the creator, identified as Preeti Prakash Nayak, and requested the police to remove the video from social media. The BJD also highlighted a recent arrest related to another deepfake incident, urging equal treatment under the law. The case reflects ongoing concerns over misinformation and the use of deepfakes in political contexts.

Key Points: • BJD filed a police complaint over a deepfake video targeting its leaders. • The video was uploaded on July 9 and contains abusive and misleading content. • The BJD demands legal action against the creator and removal of the video from social media.