The government has refuted a video being circulated on social media platforms, which claimed that India has pulled a large amount of money from the economy of the United Kingdom.
The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has informed that the claim is fake and the government has taken no such decision. The PIB has urged citizens to verify information through official sources before sharing it.
The unit has also asked the citizens to report such fake claims by calling +91 8799711259 or through an email at factcheck@pib.gov.in.
The Press Information Bureau has issued a clarification after a video circulating on social media falsely claimed that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was endorsing a government-backed investment scheme.
In a post on X, PIB’s fact-checking unit stated, “A video claims that Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman is promoting a government project, which promises that an investment of Rs 21,000 can earn up to Rs 15 lakh per month.”
PIB went on to confirm that “this is a digitally altered #fake video”.
The misleading video purportedly showed Sitharaman promoting a government scheme that promised unusually high returns, up to Rs 15 lakh per month, on an initial investment of Rs 21,000.
Clarifying further, PIB said, “No such scheme has been launched or endorsed by the Finance Minister or the Government of India. Don’t fall prey to any such suspicious investment claims! Stay vigilant. Verify information only through official sources before sharing.”
Citizens need to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of such claims through legitimate government channels. Misinformation of this nature can mislead the public and potentially result in financial loss.