Archive · 23 Jul 2025
PIB Debunks Claims About Vice President's Residence
Some fake news was spreading on social media about the Vice President's house.
People were saying the house was sealed and the former VP had to leave right away, which wasn't true.
The government's fact-checker, called PIB, said this was all wrong.
They cleared up the confusion, because the Vice President had already stepped down.
They're the third VP to leave early.
The PIB, which helps give out correct information, told everyone not to believe these fake stories.
PIB debunked false claims on social media regarding the Vice President's official residence.
Misinformation circulated about sealing the residence and immediate eviction.
The PIB issued a clarification to address the false assertions.
Current Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday for health reasons.
Dhankhar is the third VP in India's history to step down before completing their term.
- Who
- Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- What
- PIB debunked false claims about the Vice President's official residence.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To counter misinformation circulating on social media.
False Claims
Fact-Check
Status of Residence
False Claims
Official residence of Vice President sealed.
Fact-Check
Official residence of Vice President not sealed.
Eviction Notice
False Claims
Former VP asked to vacate the residence immediately.
Fact-Check
Former VP was not asked to vacate the residence.
- Organization
- Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- Issue
- Misinformation on social media
- Subject
- Vice President's official residence
- Action
- Debunking of false claims
- Reason for Clarification
- Resignation of the current VP