Congress under fire: Preity Zinta refutes Rs 18 crore loan allegations

Preity Zinta, a prominent Bollywood actress, has found herself at the center of a controversy involving the Kerala Congress and allegations of a loan write-off from the New India Cooperative Bank. She expressed shock that a political party would spread such misinformation and criticized digital age.

Controversy Unfolds

The Kerala Congress sparked the controversy by alleging that Preity Zinta had her Rs 18 crore loan written off by the New India Cooperative Bank in exchange for handing over her social media accounts to the BJP. This claim was swiftly denied by Zinta, who labeled it as "fake news" and emphasized that she personally manages her social media accounts.

Preity Zinta's Response

Zinta strongly refuted the allegations, stating that the loan was fully repaid over a decade ago. She expressed shock that a political party would spread such misinformation and criticized media outlets for not verifying facts before publishing.

Kerala Congress's Rebuttal

The Kerala Congress responded by asking Zinta to provide proof of her claims and cited reports of corruption within the New India Cooperative Bank. They acknowledged her clarification but maintained their stance on the broader issue of financial irregularities at the bank.

The Kerala Congress responded by asking Zinta to provide proof of her claims and cited reports of corruption within the New India Cooperative Bank. They acknowledged her clarification but maintained their stance on the broader issue of financial irregularities at the bank