Archive · 24 Jul 2025
PIB Fact Check: Debunks Misinformation About Former VP's Residence
Some people online were saying that the former Vice President's house was sealed and that he had to move out right away, but the government's fact checkers said this wasn't true.
The official group, PIB, said these claims were false and to be careful of bad information.
The election people are getting ready to pick a new Vice President now.
The previous Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, quit early, which has caused some politicians to question why he left.
PIB debunked claims about the sealing of former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's residence.
The claims circulating on social media are labeled as 'Fake' by PIB.
The Election Commission is preparing for the election to the office of the Vice-President.
Dhankhar resigned two years before his term was scheduled to end.
Opposition parties, including Congress, have questioned the circumstances of the resignation.
- Who
- The Press Information Bureau (PIB) debunked claims about former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- What
- The PIB Fact Check debunked claims about the sealing of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's official residence.
- When
- On or around July 23, 2025, following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To counter misinformation circulating on social media regarding the former Vice President's residence.
Congress's View
Government's View
Reason for Resignation
Congress's View
The government should explain why Dhankhar resigned.
Government's View
No opposing view present in articles.
- Event
- PIB Fact Check
- Target
- Claims about former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Claim Status
- Debunked as 'Fake'
- Source
- Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- Former VP
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Resignation Timing
- Two years early
- Political Response
- Opposition parties questioned the resignation