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PIB debunks fake claim that PM Modi resigned
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked a fake resignation letter purportedly signed by PM Narendra Modi that went viral on social media. The letter, bearing the Ashok Chakra emblem and what…
The Story in Brief
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked a fake resignation letter purportedly signed by PM Narendra Modi that went viral on social media. The letter, bearing the Ashok Chakra emblem and what looked like Modi's signature, claimed he was stepping down for "personal and political responsibility".
The PIB's fact-check unit said no such letter exists and warned users to verify claims through official sources. The fake letter comes days after PIB debunked doctored videos showing Modi threatening protestors at Jantar Mantar over exam paper leaks.
The Indian Opinion
A fake resignation letter reveals more about our appetite for conspiracy than about the prime minister. Some corners will call it a prank, others a conspiracy to destabilise the government. Either way, the real story is how easily a photocopy with a seal goes viral while official denial from the PIB is shared far less. Instead of outrage or glee, a simple test: ask yourself whether the source is the PIB or an anonymous Facebook page. That discipline would kill half the fake news overnight.
Source: thehansindia.com
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