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The Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, responsible for decisions on bifurcation denied the viral claims. India has many states with more than 40 districts. * By: Abbinaya Kuzhanthaivel * Published: Dec 30, 2020 at 03:32 PM * Share * * * * * ![\\"vishvasnews\\"](\\" content/themes/vishvasnews-advanced/images/google-news-img.png\\") ![\\"vishvasnews\\"](\\" content/themes/vishvasnews-advanced/images/whatsapp-channel-english.png\\") ![\\"vishvasnews\\"](\\" content/uploads/2020/12/Fake_News_December29_9.jpg\\") New Delhi (Vishvas News). After Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced Mayiladuthurai as the 38th district of Tamil Nadu, a viral meme on social media claims the State will be bifurcated after its district count reaches 40. Vishvas News investigation revealed the claim is fake. The Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, responsible for decisions on bifurcation denied the viral claims. Claim A viral meme created with a news card informing about the newly formed district of Tamil Nadu alleges that the State will be bifurcated once after the number of districts reach 40. Vishvas News spotted this meme on Whatsapp. Investigation Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday inaugurated the newly formed Mayiladuthurai district through video conferencing. > நாகப்பட்டினம் மாவட்டத்தை பிரித்து மயிலாடுதுறையை தலைமையிடமாகக் கொண்டு 38-வது > மாவட்டமாக புதியதாக தோற்றுவிக்கப்பட்ட மயிலாடுதுறை மாவட்டத்தை இன்று > (28.12.2020) காணொலிக்காட்சி மூலமாக துவக்கி வைத்தேன். > pic.twitter.com/DbAn2i6de1 > > — CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) December 28, 2020 According to an article in the Times of India, CM announced that bifurcation of Mayiladuthurai town from Nagapattinam district under 110 Rule in the assembly on March 24. We did not find any authentic reports on bifurcation of Tamil Nadu or any rules clarifying that a state with 40 districts should be bifurcated as we observed several states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh having more than 40 districts. Vishvas News contacted the Revenue Department of Government of Tamil Nadu, in charge of bifurcation decisions in the State for verification. The office bearer from Dr Atulya Misra, Additional Chief Secretary’s office denied the viral claims. “The viral post is fake. People should not believe everything that is shared on social media. There is no such rule that a state should be bifurcated if it has 40 districts,” the official told us on call. Conclusion: The viral post is fake. The Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, responsible for decisions on bifurcation denied the viral claims. India has many states with more than 40 districts. * Claim Review : A viral meme created with a news card informing about the newly formed district of Tamil Nadu alleges that the State will be bifurcated once after the number of districts reach 40 * Claimed By : Whats App Message * Fact Check : False False Symbols that define nature of fake news * True * Misleading * False * Fact Check By * Abbinaya Kuzhanthaivel * __abbinayak3596 * Re-Checked by * Pallavi Mishra * __pallavimishraa_ ![\\"vishvasnews\\"](\\" principles.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/storage/badges/F4763216-516B-7CF2-C4EB-5045191A979E.png\\") ## Know the truth! If you have any doubts about any information or a rumor, do let us know! Knowing the truth is your right. 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A viral meme created with a news card informing about the newly formed district of Tamil Nadu alleges that the State will be bifurcated once after the number of districts reach 40