India Post Chhath Puja Subsidy Rs 20,000 Lucky Draw Claim Debunked by PIB Fact Check
A viral message claims India Post is offering a ₹20,000 subsidy via lucky draw under the ‘Chhath Puja Subsidy’ scheme. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check team has confirmed this is entirely fake—India Post has no connection to any such scheme. The government warns citizens to avoid clicking suspicious links and to report such scams to authorities for verification.
Recently, a message spread on WhatsApp and social media claiming that India Post is offering a ₹20,000 subsidy through a lucky draw as part of a ‘Chhath Puja Subsidy’ scheme. This message instructed recipients to click on a link to claim the supposed benefit. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has investigated and found the claim to be completely false—India Post is not running any such subsidy or lucky draw program, nor is it associated with any Chhath Puja-related giveaway[1][3]. The government has issued public warnings about this scam, urging people not to click on any suspicious links or share personal information in response to such messages. Authorities have also advised citizens to report any similar fraudulent claims to the PIB Fact Check for verification. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of online fraud exploiting the names of trusted government institutions and urges the public to remain vigilant against scams, especially during festive seasons when such fake offers tend to proliferate.
