1.95 Lakh Blocking Orders Just the Tip of the Iceberg, Says Kharge

1.95 lakh blocking orders just the tip of the iceberg, says Kharge

Congress chief Kharge criticizes Modi government for issuing 1.95 lakh social media blocking orders, stifling citizens' right to dissent.

Government issued nearly two lakh take down orders in five months for online content: Report

Instagram received the highest number of blocking directives, at nearly one lakh, ‘The Indian Express’ reported.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge flags 1.95 lakh blocking orders within 5 months as Centre tightens takedown rules

Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks came after The Indian Express reported a sharp increase in government directions seeking the removal or restriction of online content during the five-month period.

March to July, Government sent one blocking order to social media firms every minute

Over half sent to Instagram which was key protest platform; Oct 2024-25, daily takedown average was six, shows Sahyog

One blocking order every 68 seconds: India’s social media takedowns surge

Indian Express data show nearly 1.95 lakh government-backed orders in five months, raising fresh questions over digital censorship

Government sent social media blocking orders every 68secs between March-July

Between March and July, the government issued one blocking order per minute to social media platforms, coinciding with student protests over exam leaks at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.