Telangana politician Mirza Rahmat Baig has become the subject of a rapidly developing viral-video controversy after his party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), expelled him and instructed him to resign from the Telangana Legislative Council.
AIMIM announced Baig’s expulsion with immediate effect on August 28, 2026. The party’s statement directed him to submit his resignation to the chairman of the Legislative Council, but did not publicly explain the specific reason for the disciplinary action. Baig represents the Hyderabad Local Authorities constituency.
Deepfake and Blackmail Allegations
The expulsion came shortly after Baig reportedly approached Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police over an alleged blackmail attempt.
According to reports, unidentified individuals allegedly contacted Baig through internet-based calls and threatened to circulate morphed photographs and deepfake videos involving him unless he paid money. Baig reportedly told investigators that the material could damage his reputation, family and political career. A cybercrime investigation is underway.
The timing of the cybercrime complaint and the subsequent AIMIM expulsion has generated considerable speculation online. However, the party has not officially confirmed that the alleged video or the blackmail complaint was the reason for Baig’s expulsion.
What Is Being Claimed About the Viral Video?
Several social-media posts have circulated allegations about the contents of an alleged video involving Baig. Some reports and political statements have made serious accusations concerning a minor.
However, those allegations remain unverified. The Siasat Daily reported that the claims circulating on social media had not been independently confirmed by police or other competent authorities.
This distinction is particularly important because Baig’s own complaint reportedly alleges that the material being used against him may involve manipulated or AI-generated content.
Political Fallout
The controversy has quickly developed into a major political story in Telangana. Opposition politicians have demanded clarification over why AIMIM expelled Baig and whether the viral allegations played a role in the decision.
Baig has not, according to the latest reports, formally resigned from the Legislative Council. The Telangana Legislative Council chairman also reportedly said that no resignation had yet been received.
What Happens Next?
The central questions remain whether the material circulating online is authentic, manipulated or AI-generated, who produced it, and what prompted AIMIM’s sudden disciplinary action.
Until investigators or other reliable authorities establish the facts, viral social-media posts should not be treated as proof of the allegations. Sharing alleged private or manipulated footage can also cause further harm to people involved in the controversy.
For now, the confirmed developments are Baig’s AIMIM expulsion, the demand that he resign as MLC, and his cybercrime complaint alleging threats involving deepfake and morphed material. The wider allegations surrounding the viral video remain under investigation.
