PIB Fact Check: No 'Resignation Letter' from PM Modi
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Thursday dismissed as false social media reports claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resigned from his post.
The viral posts featured a purported resignation letter bearing the Ashok Chakra emblem and what appeared to be PM Modi's signature. The letter stated that the Prime Minister was resigning citing 'personal and political responsibility'.
Reacting to the claim, the PIB's Fact Check unit said in a post: 'No such letter has been issued by the Prime Minister.' The unit advised the public not to believe or share such unverified information.
The fake resignation letter was widely circulated on platforms like Facebook, causing confusion among users. This is not the first time such hoax documents have been shared; the PIB has previously debunked several similar claims.
The PIB Fact Check unit regularly monitors misinformation and encourages citizens to report suspicious content through its official channels. The unit also provides a fact-check service where users can verify the authenticity of messages and documents.
