Claim
A total of 117 people wrote the letter to PM Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif urging restoration of India-Pakistan ties; 61 of them are Indians and the rest are Pakistanis.
“प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और शाहबाज को चिट्ठी लिखने वाले ये कुल लोग हैं 117। ये भारत में हैं 61, कुल है 117। बाकी जो बचे हैं वो पाकिस्तानी हैं।”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
The letter to PMs Modi and Shehbaz Sharif urging restoration of India-Pakistan ties was signed by 117 people, split 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis, as reported by multiple Indian outlets (Free Press Journal, Swarajya, The Hans India, IAAN Express). This matches the anchor's figures exactly: 117 total, 61 Indian, the remaining 56 Pakistani.
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 Free Press Journal reports 117 eminent Indians and Pakistanis wrote to PMs Modi and Sharif seeking peace/dialogue, letter dated 30 June 2026, coordinated by Centre for Peace and Progress. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/over-117-indian-and-pakistani-leaders-urged-modi-and-sharif-to-restart-bilateral-dialogue Swarajya states the 117 signatories comprise 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/an-open-letter-from-117-eminent-india-pak-citizens-to-modi-sharif-1092663 The Hans India confirms an open letter from 117 eminent India-Pakistan citizens to Modi and Sharif urging revival of ties. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.iaanexpress.com/2026/07/01/india-pakistan-dialogue-letter-modi-shehbaz/ Reports over 100 Indians and Pakistanis (61 + 56 = 117) urging Modi and Shehbaz to restart dialogue and revive ties. ✓ reachable · archived