Claim
An open letter addressed to PM Narendra Modi and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has been issued, appealing for India-Pakistan friendship.
“प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और पाकिस्तानी प्रधानमंत्री शहबाज शरीफ के नाम ओपन लेटर जारी किया गया है। भारत-पाक से दोस्ती की अपील की जा रही है।”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Multiple independent Indian outlets confirm that on/around 1 July 2026, an open letter signed by 117 prominent Indian and Pakistani figures (led by O.P. Shah of the Centre for Peace and Progress) was addressed to PM Narendra Modi and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, appealing to end hostility and restore friendly India-Pakistan relations. This matches the anchor's claim precisely.
Evidence
- https://www.aajtak.in/india/news/story/india-pakistan-relation-letter-to-pm-narendra-modi-shehbaz-sharif-ntc-mnrd-dskc-2591523-2026-07-01 AajTak (01 July 2026) reports 117 prominent Indians and Pakistanis wrote a joint open letter to PM Modi and PM Shehbaz Sharif appealing to end hostility and restore ties. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-india-pakistan-talks-bjp-congress-react-to-peace-letter-signed-by-117-prominent-leaders-for-pm-modi-and-shehbaz-sharif-3214962 DNA India confirms a peace letter signed by 117 prominent leaders addressed to PM Modi and Shehbaz Sharif seeking revival of India-Pakistan dialogue. ✗ unreachable · HTTP 403
- https://organiser.org/2026/07/02/360695/world/india-pak-reconciliation-appeal-in-an-open-letter-by-a-section-of-indians-draws-fire-amid-cross-border-terror-concerns/ Organiser (02 July 2026) describes the open letter as an India-Pakistan reconciliation appeal addressed to both leaders, drawing political reactions. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.siliconindia.com/news/general/100-sign-open-letter-urging-modi-shehbaz-to-revive-bilateral-ties-nid-241327-cid-1.html SiliconIndia reports 100+ signatories on an open letter urging Modi and Shehbaz to revive bilateral ties, led by O.P. Shah of Centre for Peace and Progress. ✓ reachable · archived