Tue Feb 25 10:47:57 UTC 2025: ## Bollywood Actress Preity Zinta Denies BJP Loan Waiver Rumours Spread by Congress
**Mumbai, February 25, 2025** – Bollywood actress Preity Zinta vehemently denied allegations of receiving an ₹18 crore loan waiver from the BJP, accusations initially made by the Kerala unit of the Indian National Congress on X (formerly Twitter). The Congress party’s post linked Zinta’s supposed loan forgiveness to the recent dissolution of the New India Co-operative Bank’s board by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to alleged financial irregularities.
Zinta, in a furious response, stated that she personally manages her social media accounts and that the claims were “fake news” and “vile gossip.” She confirmed that she had taken a loan in the past, but it was repaid in full over ten years ago. She further criticized both the political party and journalists for spreading misinformation.
The Congress Kerala unit subsequently issued a clarification, admitting that its initial post shared media reports and expressing willingness to accept any mistakes made. They explained their post stemmed from a 2020 letter to the RBI from former New India Co-operative Bank employees alleging corrupt practices, which reportedly named Zinta among others. The Congress party reiterated its support for the depositors affected by the bank’s collapse and urged Zinta to provide evidence to clear the air. The controversy highlights the rapid spread of misinformation on social media and the need for accountability in reporting.
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