New Delhi: Centre on Tuesday rejected rumours about temple gold monetisation and clarified that it had not approved any proposal involving gold held by temple trusts or religious institutions.
Several media reports and social media posts claimed that the Government of India planned to issue gold bonds against temple gold reserves. However, officials said those claims were false and misleading.
The government also denied reports claiming that authorities would classify gold plates on temple towers, doors and structures as “Strategic Gold Reserves of India”.
Officials said no department had prepared any proposal linked to temple-held gold assets. They added that the Centre had not discussed any plan to monetise gold owned by religious institutions.
Moreover, the government said false information on sensitive issues could create confusion among citizens. Therefore, officials urged people not to share unverified reports or social media rumours.
Temple gold monetisation rumours dismissed by Centre
The Centre advised citizens to depend only on official communication channels for policy-related information. It said ministries and departments would announce all decisions through verified government platforms and press releases.
Officials also clarified that no authority would use temple gold reserves under any national reserve programme. In addition, they stressed that the viral claims circulating online had no factual basis.
The PIB statement came after misleading posts gained attention on social media platforms. Consequently, the government issued a clarification to prevent further misinformation.
The Centre reiterated that citizens should verify information before sharing it online. It also appealed to the public to avoid spreading rumours related to temple gold monetisation.
