Recently, a news is becoming increasingly viral on social media, which is being claimed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is going to issue a new note of ₹ 500 with the image of Lord Rama and the image of Ram temple in Ayodhya. Is. This news has created a lot of curiosity and confusion among the people. Especially this discussion intensified when the life of Ram temple was organized on 22 January 2024. But is this claim true? In this article, we will understand the truth of this news and the facts related to it in detail.
New note of ₹ 500: What is viral claim?
According to the viral post on social media, the new note of ₹ 500 will have the image of Lord Ram instead of the picture of Mahatma Gandhi. Apart from this, the back of the note has also been claimed to have a picture of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
In viral photos:
- The image of Lord Rama is shown in front of the note.
- In the rear, the Ram temple of Ayodhya is shown in place of the Red Fort.
This news especially came into the limelight because the Ram temple was inaugurated on 22 January 2024. But has RBI really announced to issue any such note?
Viral claim fact check
Many media reports and government institutions investigated this news. Here are some important facts:
- RBI’s statement:
- RBI clarified that no such note has been decided.
- At present, the picture of Mahatma Gandhi will remain on the ₹ 500 note.
- PIB Fact Czech:
- The Press Information Bureau (PIB) also described the news as false and said that these are only edited photos.
- Confusion on social media:
- Viral photos are edited and have been made via Photoshop.
- The government or RBI have not made any such official announcement.
Information related to ₹ 500 note
The table below shows the information related to the current ₹ 500 note:
| Speciality | Description |
| current design | Mahatma Gandhi Series |
| Color of note | Stone gray |
| Back image | Red fort |
| Safety features | Watermark, security thread |
| size | 66 mm × 150 mm |
| Issuing Institution | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
Connection of Ram Temple and new note of ₹ 500?
There is enthusiasm across the country about the grand Ram temple being built in Ayodhya. Its first phase was inaugurated on 22 January 2024. Meanwhile, rumors started spreading on social media that ₹ 500 notes with the picture of Lord Ram and Ram temple would be issued.
However, it only came out a rumor because:
- There is no provision to put a picture of a historical or religious place or person (except Mahatma Gandhi) on Indian currency.
- RBI has denied any such scheme.
Viral rumors on social media
Such claims often go viral on social media, which do not have truth. Even in this case:
- Edged photographs confused people.
- Many YouTube channels and WhatsApp forwards promoted this false news.
Can this happen in future?
This is very less likely to happen in future because:
- There are strict rules for Indian currency design.
- Before any change, both the government and the RBI have to have extensive discussions.
- Mahatma Gandhi’s picture is considered a permanent symbol of Indian currency.
conclusion
The news going viral that the new note of ₹ 500 will be released with pictures of Lord Ram and Ram temple, is completely fake. This is only the result of edited photos and social media rumors.
Disclaimer:
This news has proved to be completely false. RBI has not made any such announcement, and in the present time the picture of Mahatma Gandhi will remain on the ₹ 500 note. Please do not believe such rumors and get information only from official sources.
