Did RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Walk out of Doordarshan's 'DD Morning Show'? Here Is the Truth
PIB Fact Check debunked viral claims that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra walked out of Doordarshan's 'DD Morning Show'. PIB said that the viral images and reports are AI-generated scams designed to redirect users to fraudulent investment platforms. It confirmed that Doordarshan did not host Sanjay Malhotra.
A claim alleging that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra appeared on Doordarshan's "DD Morning Show" and walked out midway through the interview is fake. PIB Fact Check debunked fake news circulating on social media and confirmed that Doordarshan did not host the RBI Governor on its DD Morning Show.
Fake Claim Regarding Sanjay Malhotra Circulates Online
The assertion that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra made an appearance on Doordarshan's "DD Morning Show" and abruptly left the interview has gained traction online. This claim implies an unusual and potentially controversial event involving a high-profile public official and a national broadcaster. Maharashtra FDA Shut 22 Railway Food Stalls in Mumbai Due to Hygiene Lapses? Western Railway Fact Check Calls Claim Misleading.
PIB Says Alleged Claim About RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Appearing on Doordarshan Is Fake
Verifying the Viral Allegation
LatestLY's editorial research team investigated the claim. Our findings indicate that Doordarshan did not host RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on its "DD Morning Show". This was further corroborated by official sources. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) also debunked a similar claim regarding the Governor's appearance and walkout on Doordarshan via their fact-check unit, PIBFactCheck, on X (formerly Twitter). PIBFactCheck explicitly stated that the claim was fake, clarifying that the purported incident did not occur.
Doordarshan Did Not Host RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Its 'DD Morning Show', Says PIB
What Did PIB Fact Check Reveal?
PIB stated that Doordarshan did not host RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on its "DD Morning Show". It further said that the images circulating online have been generated using AI technology. "These fake posts redirect users to unauthorised third-party platforms (quoraze, lunafixo) offering fraudulent investment schemes," PIB wrote. It also urged people to verify information through official and trusted sources before sharing it with others. Do Human Testicles Sell for INR 6 Crore in Gulf Countries? Viral Myth Debunked After Bhopal Murder.
Hence, the alleged claim that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra appeared on Doordarshan's "DD Morning Show" and walked out midway through the interview is fake. As confirmed by PIB's Fact Check unit, Doordarshan did not host RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on its "DD Morning Show".
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra appeared on Doordarshan’s ‘DD Morning Show’ and walked out midway through the interview.
The claim that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra appeared on Doordarshan’s ‘DD Morning Show’ and walked out midway through the interview is fake.
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