India's Crackdown on Social Media Satire Raises Free Speech Concerns
Amid rising criticism of PM Modi's policies, the Indian government is aggressively censoring social media posts that poke fun at the prime minister. This has sparked debates over freedom of expression.
In the face of growing criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of India's foreign policy and domestic issues, the Indian government has launched a sweeping crackdown on social media content that casts the prime minister in a negative light. Authorities have been aggressively removing memes, jokes, and satirical posts that use Modi as the punchline, sparking fierce debates over the limits of free speech in the world's largest democracy.
Cracking Down on Online Dissent
The Indian government's censorship efforts have targeted a wide range of online content, from viral memes mocking Modi's leadership to critical op-eds and news articles. Officials have cited concerns over
Source: NPR
