Preity Zinta Denies ₹18 Crore Loan Write-Off Allegations, Calls It Fake News

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has slammed rumors that she got a ₹18 crore loan waived by the New India Cooperative Bank in exchange for handing over her social media accounts to the BJP. These claims were made by the Kerala Congress, but Preity has called them completely false.

Preity’s Strong Response

Preity took to X (formerly Twitter) to shut down the allegations. She wrote:

"Shame on you for spreading FAKE NEWS! I have always handled my own social media, and no loan was ever written off for me."

She also clarified that she took a loan more than 10 years ago but repaid it in full long ago.

What Started the Controversy?

The Kerala Congress accused Preity of transferring control of her social media accounts to BJP after allegedly getting her loan cleared without repayment.

After Preity’s denial, Kerala Congress admitted her clarification but still pointed to old media reports from 2020 that mentioned her name in connection with financial irregularities at the bank.

Preity Calls Out Fake News

The actress also criticized news channels for spreading false information without verifying facts. She urged journalists to be more responsible and not mislead people.

What’s Happening With the Bank?

The New India Cooperative Bank has been struggling financially, leading the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to put restrictions on withdrawals and appoint an administrator to manage its operations.

Final Word

Preity Zinta has completely denied any involvement in the bank’s financial troubles and said she is frustrated with the false claims being spread about her.

This controversy has stirred up a lot of discussion, but Preity remains firm that the allegations are baseless and untrue.