Kejriwal claims new social media law forces removal of anti-Modi posts within hours
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal accused the centre of using a fresh social-media regulation to silence criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kejriwal launched a pointed critique of the government's recently enacted social-media legislation, saying it compels platforms to delete any content opposing Modi within three hours. He framed the rule as a tool to curb public dissent and expressed concern over the prime minister's growing intolerance of protest. The remarks were made in New Delhi as the law began to take effect nationwide.
Why it matters
The law could curb online criticism of the government, affecting free speech and digital rights in India.
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