Following the NDA’s decisive victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, social media is abuzz with posts claiming that every Indian citizen is entitled to receive a reward of ₹999 from the government.
The offer said: “बिहार चुनाव की जीत की खुशी में हर भारतीय को मिल रहा है सरकार की तरफ से 999 का इनाम”
(English translation: “Every Indian is getting a reward of Rs 999 from the government to celebrate the victory in Bihar elections.”)
The above post can be seen here (archive)
FACT CHECK
NewsMobile fact-checked the claim and found it to be fake and part of an ongoing scam.
Upon reviewing the shared link, our team found that it leads to a bogus website designed to mimic legitimate pages.
A thorough check of the official websites and verified social media handles of the Government of India, the BJP, and related ministries revealed no announcement of any such reward scheme.
This is not the first time such fraudulent offers have surfaced online. NewsMobile has previously debunked similar scams falsely attributed to well-known brands such as Amazon, Flipkart, TATA Group and Hermès. These fake campaigns typically use clickbait visuals and counterfeit endorsements to trick users into clicking malicious links, potentially exposing them to data theft and financial fraud.
In conclusion, the viral post claiming that the government is offering a ₹999 reward to celebrate the Bihar election results is completely fake.
Citizens are advised not to click on suspicious links and to verify such claims through official government channels before sharing them further.
