Recently, some images are being circulated on social media showing Lord Ram on Rs 500 notes instead of Mahatma Gandhi. Speculations are arising that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to issue these notes, with some suggesting a start date of January 22, 2024.
Viral Claims Spark Curiosity
Amidst the widespread sharing of these images, people are curious to know whether the RBI is indeed replacing Mahatma Gandhi’s image with that of Lord Ram on the Rs 500 notes. Various posts on platform X have contributed to the speculation.
https://twitter.com/BrahmrishiRam/status/1748009528745246965?t=eVpBt5Z4AguEhpVL8uJ8cQ&s=19
New Rs. 500 Notes will Be issued On 22/01/2024. Jai Shree Ram. 🙏🚩. pic.twitter.com/uJ4CvxKbwm
— Mahindran Arokiaraj (@MahindranAroki1) January 16, 2024
Is this TRUE
New 500 Notes
will be Issued on *22/01/2024* JAI SHREE RAM pic.twitter.com/T9WUZ5X0xI— RAMKARYA DHURANDHAR ( Modi ka parivar sadasya ) (@RAMKARYADHAR) January 18, 2024
Fact-Checking Reveals Discrepancies
A closer look at the claims was undertaken by fact-checking, including an examination of the RBI website. As of now, there is no official notification from the central bank regarding the introduction of currency notes featuring Lord Ram’s image.
Image Analysis Unveils Manipulation
Analyzing the viral images further, it becomes apparent that the Rs 500 note with Lord Ram has been manipulated using photo-editing software. The serial number on the note in question indicates a digital alteration rather than an official currency redesign.
Grand Inauguration of Ram Temple Approaches
Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the grand inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22. The ceremony will include the ‘Pran Pratishta,’ with Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in rituals. The main rituals, however, will be performed by a team of priests led by Lakshmikant Dixit.
Notable Guests Invited to the Ceremony
Invitations have been extended to celebrities and notable personalities to attend the ceremony, making it a significant and widely anticipated event. Despite the circulating images, it’s essential to note that the RBI has not officially communicated any changes to the design of the Rs 500 notes.
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