New Delhi, June 10 -- The Government of India, late on Tuesday, dismissed social media reports claiming that the Reserve Bank of India will withdraw all paper currency notes and replace them with plastic notes by the end of this month.

The clarification came after multiple messages circulated across digital platforms, triggering concern among citizens regarding the status of their legal tender. Official sources confirmed that the central bank has issued no such directive, and the existing paper currency will continue to remain in circulation.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) officially flagged the viral messages as completely baseless, urging the public not to succumb to panic or spread unverified rumors.

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