In a startling revelation, spiritual leader Swami Avdheshanand Giri has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi once disguised himself as a Sikh to evade arrest during the Emergency period in the 1970s. According to Swamiji, Modi adopted the appearance of a Sardarji—complete with turban and beard—to avoid being caught by authorities cracking down on political activists. He narrated this anecdote while highlighting Modi’s dedication and courage in resisting authoritarianism. The statement has sparked fresh political discussions, with critics and supporters interpreting the incident through sharply different lenses.