Fake Union Budget 2026-27 Leak on Telegram, PIB Fact Check Clarifies



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Images claiming to be a leaked Union Budget 2026-27 have been circulating on Telegram, causing public confusion. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has officially debunked these claims, stating that the shared images are fake and misleading. One image was actually from the 2025-26 budget with the year digitally altered, while another was entirely fabricated.

Ahead of the Union Budget presentation, several images claiming to be a leaked scanned copy of the Union Budget 2026-27 are being widely circulated on social media platforms, particularly Telegram. The claims have triggered confusion and speculation among the public. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has categorically dismissed these claims, stating that the images being shared are fake and misleading. PIB Fact Check Busts Budget Leak Claims In an official clarification issued under
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FAQ :

No, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has confirmed that all images circulating online claiming to be a leaked Union Budget 2026-27 are fake and misleading.

PIB clarified that one viral image was from the Union Budget 2025-26 with the year digitally altered, and another circulating image was entirely fabricated.

The fake images claiming to be a leaked Union Budget 2026-27 are being widely circulated on social media platforms, particularly Telegram.

Union Budget documents are kept under strict confidentiality until they are formally presented in Parliament.

The government has urged citizens to exercise caution, avoid forwarding unverified information, and rely only on official government channels for accurate budget information.




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