Has Union Budget 2026 Leaked? PIB Fact-Checks Images Going Viral On Social Media

Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 21:27 IST

PIB highlighted that one of the images being circulated is not from the Union Budget 2026–27 and is from the Union Budget 2025–26.

PIB fact-checked images that are going viral on social media. (Photo Credit: X)

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Friday fact-checked the viral images of the leaked Union Budget 2026-27 and claimed that the pictures, which are being shared on social media, are fake.

Sharing several pictures of documents claimed to be related to the Union Budget set to be presented on February 1, PIB took to X and wrote, “Some images are being shared on social media claiming that a scanned copy of the Union Budget 2026–27 has been leaked on Telegram. These images are fake."

PIB further highlighted that one of the images being circulated is not from the Union Budget 2026–27 and is from the Union Budget 2025–26. It added that the front page has been digitally edited to change the year.

The other image being circulated is completely digitally created and does not belong to any Union Budget document, it claimed.

“Do not believe or forward unverified images or claims related to the Union Budget. Such misinformation can mislead the public and spread unnecessary panic," it added.

PM Modi Ahead Of Union Budget 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has boarded a speedy express and the country will move ahead with next-generation reforms.

“Reform, perform, and transform has become the identity of this government. Now, we have boarded the reforms express with speed. I want to urge all lawmakers to spend their positive energy to add more pace to the reform express. …we will move ahead with next-generation reforms," said PM Modi.

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