It is impossible to predict when something will go viral or about whom on social media. Social media has become a major hub for fake news, and something similar is happening in the name of MS Dhoni. Many claims are circulating about him online. One such claim suggests that the government is planning to issue currency in honour of the legendary Indian captain Dhoni. In this article, we will share all the details about this matter to determine whether it is true or not.
Whenever the best captain and wicketkeeper in the history of cricket, both in India and globally, is discussed, MS Dhoni’s name always comes first. Dhoni has a huge fanbase, not only in India but around the world. During the IPL, the level of fan frenzy towards Dhoni is especially visible. Although Dhoni stays away from social media, he often remains the topic of discussion among fans for various reasons. Once again, something unusual about him is trending on social media.
Social Media’s Role in Spreading False News
Social media has become an essential part of everyone’s life today. It’s impossible to predict when something about someone will go viral on social media. Unfortunately, social media has also become a breeding ground for fake news. The same is happening in the case of MS Dhoni, with many false claims circulating about him. One such claim suggests that the government is planning to issue currency in Dhoni’s honour.
An image circulating on social media claims that a new ₹7 coin will be released to honor Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his contributions to Indian Cricket.#PIBFactCheck
✔️ The claim made in the image is #fake
✔️ The Department of Economic Affairs has made NO such announcement. pic.twitter.com/YNvtibVaII
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) January 15, 2025
The Viral Coin Claim
A picture is going viral on social media platforms, allegedly mentioning the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). According to the image, the RBI is supposedly going to issue a new Rs 7 coin in honour of MS Dhoni. This news has sparked a lot of attention, especially among Dhoni’s fans.
Fact Check: The Truth Behind the Claim
However, a fact check by the Press Information Bureau has revealed that this viral claim is false. The government has not made any such announcement. The image circulating on social media, which claims that a new Rs 7 coin will be issued in honour of MS Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket, has been confirmed to be completely false.
