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- A fake resignation letter claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi had stepped down went viral on social media, carrying the Ashok Chakra emblem and what appeared to be his signature, with claims he was quitting due to 'personal and political responsibility'.
- The Press Information Bureau's fact-check unit on Thursday dismissed it, stating no such letter had been issued by or signed by the Prime Minister.
- The clarification came a day after PIB also flagged AI-generated videos falsely showing Modi making threatening remarks against protesters at Jantar Mantar over the paper leaks issue.
- The fake posts surfaced days after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid student protests over exam irregularities, particularly the NEET-UG paper leak, and PIB has urged users to verify information through official sources before sharing.
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- Whether further fake letters or AI-generated videos targeting the Prime Minister circulate and draw fresh PIB fact-check clarifications
- Developments in the student protests and NEET-UG paper leak issue that led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- Any follow-up from PIB or the Centre on verifying and countering fabricated content spread online
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