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Will ration card holders get free tractors? PM Modi's video surfaces

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A video is going viral on social media in which PM Modi appears to say that he is going to distribute free tractors to ration card holders. Has such an announcement actually been made? Let’s find out the truth.

Updates regarding various government schemes frequently appear on social media. Recently, a video has been circulating rapidly, claiming that the government is launching a new scheme to distribute free tractors to people. News of this scheme sparked excitement among farmers and those involved in agriculture. However, the government has now clarified the facts regarding this report.

What is the viral video about?

A video of PM Modi was shared via a Facebook page. In the video, the PM appears to state that he is going to distribute free tractors to ration card holders under a specific scheme. This video is spreading rapidly across social media. Is such a scheme actually being implemented? Let’s find out the truth.

What is the reality behind the news?

The government agency PIB Fact Check has now revealed the truth about this viral video. The video was recently addressed via PIB's official X (Twitter) account, where it was clearly marked as "FAKE." This means the video is completely fabricated.


The caption accompanying the video states: "A video shared by the Facebook handle 'Sarkari Yojana' claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the distribution of free tractors to all ration card holders. According to PIB Fact Check, this claim is fake. No such announcement has been made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

Stay cautious and alert

Additionally, the agency has urged people not to fall for such claims. They wrote, "Please do not get misled by such tempting claims and always verify the authenticity of any information before believing it." For authentic information regarding central government schemes, please visit http://myscheme.gov.in.

It is worth noting that various such claims frequently go viral on social media. PIB Fact Check is responsible for verifying the authenticity of these claims and regularly exposes such viral misinformation. If you come across a claim that seems suspicious, you can cross-check it with the agency. Furthermore, you can verify a claim by sending it to the agency via their contact number or email.