Claim

61 signatories from India and 56 from Pakistan — politicians, intellectuals, social workers and former diplomats — signed the joint letter.

“भारत की तरफ से 61 और पाकिस्तान की तरफ से 56 अलग-अलग नेता, बुद्धिजीवी, सोशल वर्कर्स और पूर्व डिप्लोमेट्स और बड़े-बड़े लोगों ने मिलकर... एक संयुक्त पत्र लिखा है।”

Rationale

Multiple Indian outlets confirm a joint 'Appeal to the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan by Concerned Citizens' dated June 30, 2026, signed by 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis (total 117), comprising politicians, former diplomats/officials, intellectuals/academics and civil-society/social activists — matching the claimed numbers and categories. One report gave the Pakistan count as 55, a minor discrepancy, but the widely reported 117 total (61+56) aligns with the anchor's figures.

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 the joint appeal (dated June 30, 2026) to PMs Modi and Sharif was signed by 61 Indians and 56 Pakistanis (total 117), spanning opposition politicians, former officials/diplomats, intellectuals/academics, and civil-society/peace activists. ✓ reachable · archived
• https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/revive-bilateral-dialogue-restore-normal-ties-politicians-former-diplomats-from-india-pakistan-urge-both-govts/ The Tribune describes politicians and former diplomats from both countries urging revived dialogue, consistent with the described signatory composition. ✓ reachable · archived
• https://organiser.org/2026/07/02/360613/bharat/why-the-jk-proposal-in-60-member-india-pak-letter-is-triggering-alarm-bells/ Coverage of the same India-Pakistan peace letter, confirming its existence and prominent signatories (Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Mani Shankar Aiyar, AS Dulat, Khurshid Kasuri, Pervez Hoodbhoy). ✓ reachable · archived