Overview
- The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit issued a public denial on Thursday, July 30, 2026, saying a circulated document claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi had resigned is fake and was neither issued nor signed by him.
- The viral page included official-looking elements such as the Ashok Chakra emblem and an apparent signature, which helped the forged letter gain traction on platforms including X, Facebook and WhatsApp.
- PIB noted the false letter follows earlier debunks of digitally altered and AI‑generated videos of the prime minister and other ministers, showing a pattern of manipulated content targeting senior officials.
- Officials urged the public to verify sensational posts through official government channels and to report suspicious material to the PIB Fact Check WhatsApp helpline or by email to help prevent panic and fraud.
- The episode raises broader concerns about how doctored documents and AI content can influence public opinion, complicate coverage of ongoing student protests over exam paper leaks, and enable scams if left unchecked.