Claim
A total of 117 people signed the letter to PM Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, of whom 61 are Indians and the rest are Pakistanis.
“प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और शाहबाज को चिट्ठी लिखने वाले ये कुल लोग हैं 117। ये भारत में है 61, कुल है 117, बाकी जो बचे वो पाकिस्तानी हैं।”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Multiple Indian outlets confirm a joint open letter to PM Modi and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif (dated June 30, 2026, coordinated by the Centre for Peace and Progress) was signed by exactly 117 eminent persons, comprising 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis. This matches the anchor's figures precisely: 117 total, 61 Indians, and the remaining 56 Pakistanis.
Evidence
- https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/dialogue-remains-the-only-viable-way-117-eminent-indians-pakistanis-write-to-pms-modi-and-sharif-seeking-peace-initiative Reports 117 eminent Indians and Pakistanis jointly wrote to PMs Modi and Sharif seeking resumption of dialogue; appeal dated June 30, 2026, coordinated by the Centre for Peace and Progress. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/an-open-letter-from-117-eminent-india-pak-citizens-to-modi-sharif-1092663 Open letter from 117 eminent India-Pakistan citizens to Modi and Sharif. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.aajtak.in/india/news/story/india-pakistan-relation-letter-to-pm-narendra-modi-shehbaz-sharif-ntc-mnrd-dskc-2591523-2026-07-01 Hindi report (AajTak) stating the letter was signed by 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis, totalling 117 signatories. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/over-117-indian-and-pakistani-leaders-urged-modi-and-sharif-to-restart-bilateral-dialogue Confirms 117 Indian and Pakistani leaders urged Modi and Sharif to restart bilateral dialogue. ✓ reachable · archived