New Delhi, 27 March : The Indian government does not provide free recharges: False Rs 239 mobile recharge scheme is debunked by PIB
According to PIB, the government of India has clarified that there is no scheme to provide free mobile recharge worth Rs 239 for 28 days to users who click on a “blue link”. The message spreading this claim is false.
The PIB, which is responsible for sharing information on behalf of the central government, has clarified a message being circulated on WhatsApp. The message suggests that the government is offering a free 28-day mobile recharge of Rs 239 to all users who click on a “blue link”. The PIB Fact-Check team has confirmed via Twitter that this message is false and no such scheme has been introduced by the Government of India. The message featured a fake image claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had initiated the “Free Mobile Recharge Scheme” for Indian users and encouraged them to click the link to take advantage of the offer.
The PIB has set up a fact-checking division to counter the spread of false news and misinformation, which has been rampant on social media platforms such as WhatsApp. This phenomenon has caused widespread confusion and panic among the public. The PIB is taking steps to address this issue by using its social media platforms to debunk fake news and provide clarifications.
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