A video circulating on social media claims that every ration card holder in India will receive a free air conditioner from the government. The video appears to show Prime Minister Narendra Modi making the announcement, but the claim is fake, according to PIB Fact Check.
The Press Information Bureau’s fact-checking team said the video was created using artificial intelligence and that no such announcement has been made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
What Does the Viral Video Claim?
The video has been shared on social media with a claim that people holding a ration card will be given one air conditioner free of cost.
Because the clip appears to feature the Prime Minister, it may look genuine at first. However, PIB Fact Check has identified the video as AI-generated and rejected the claim that the government is offering free air conditioners to ration card holders.
PIB Fact Check Calls the Claim Fake
According to PIB Fact Check, the video was shared by the Instagram account “mistri_bhau12” and falsely presented as a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The fact-checking agency clarified that no announcement has been made regarding the distribution of free air conditioners to ration card holders. The viral clip was generated using AI, making it important for users to verify such content before accepting or sharing it.
Be Careful With Viral Government Scheme Claims
Fake videos using AI can make false statements appear authentic, particularly when they feature well-known public figures. Government-related claims circulating on social media should therefore be checked through official sources before being trusted.
People should also avoid sharing personal information in response to unverified offers or supposed government schemes promoted through social media posts. PIB Fact Check has advised people to verify suspicious claims rather than relying solely on viral videos.