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Chief minister's office dismisses claims of assembly dissolution order
The office of a senior state official has denied allegations that a dissolution order for the state assembly was signed, labeling a widely-shared message as fabricated.
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A spokesperson from the chief minister's office issued a statement refuting claims circulating on social media that alleged the signing of a state assembly dissolution order. The denial came in response to a WhatsApp message that had gained significant traction online among residents and political observers.
The viral message had purportedly indicated that a high-ranking state official had authorized the dissolution of the state assembly. However, the chief minister's office moved swiftly to counter the narrative, characterizing the message as false and without foundation.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about misinformation spread through messaging platforms in the region. State officials have increasingly faced challenges in combating unverified claims that circulate rapidly among the public, particularly during politically sensitive periods.
No official statement was immediately available regarding the authenticity of related documents or the source of the viral message. The matter comes at a time when state politics remain closely watched by residents and media observers across the region.