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 ... भारत में है 61 ... बाकी जो बचे वो पाकिस्तानी हैं”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Multiple independent news reports from around the broadcast date confirm an open letter dated 30 June 2026 to PM Narendra Modi and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif signed by 117 prominent persons, of whom 61 were Indians and the remaining 56 Pakistanis. The anchor's stated figures (117 total, 61 Indians, rest Pakistanis) match the reported breakdown exactly.
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 that 117 eminent Indians and Pakistanis wrote to PMs Modi and Sharif seeking resumption of dialogue, with the signatories comprising 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.heraldgoa.in/goa/117-prominent-indians-pakistanis-urge-pm-modi-and-shehbaz-sharif-to-restart-dialogue/480460/ News report dated 2 July 2026 confirming 117 prominent Indians and Pakistanis urged PM Modi and Shehbaz Sharif to restart dialogue. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.iaanexpress.com/2026/07/01/india-pakistan-dialogue-letter-modi-shehbaz/ Reports the joint appeal dated 30 June 2026, coordinated by the Centre for Peace and Progress, signed by 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis. ✓ reachable · archived