New Delhi: A viral message is doing the rounds on social media, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is giving free recharge of Rs 239 for 28 days to all Indian users.
The viral message further states that the Modi government is giving free recharge before the 2024 elections so that more and more people vote for the BJP government.
It further states that such people will have to register themselves on a special link to avail the benefits of the scheme. It added that people can also access the link through their mobile and add their names to avail the offer.
Busting the fake message, PIB Fact Check has said that the above claim is fake. It states that this free recharge scheme is not being run by the Government of India. PIB further said that this is an attempt by fraudsters with an intention to cheat.
PIB tweeted
Claim: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is giving free recharge of ₹239 for 28 days to all Indian users #PIBFactCheck
this claim is fake
This free recharge scheme is not being run by the Government of India.
this is an attempt at fraud pic.twitter.com/aGk9u4LJEU– PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 3, 2023
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