The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit issued a formal clarification refuting widespread social media posts claiming that the Indian government planned to ban the social media platform Instagram nationwide.
Viral messages circulating across digital platforms had falsely asserted that regulatory authorities were preparing an immediate shutdown of the photo-sharing application. Officials confirmed that no such directive or proposal had been issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Government fact-checkers urged citizens and social media users to verify unaccredited announcements through official government portals before sharing unverified claims online.
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https://newsonair.gov.in/pib-fact-check-dismisses-social-media-claim-of-instagram-ban-in-india/