US EditionMaharashtra Issues New Social Media Guidelines: Govt Employees Can't Criticise Policies of the State
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, JUL 28 – Maharashtra's new guidelines ban policy criticism by government employees on social media and require separate personal and official accounts, with disciplinary action for violations under 1979 rules.
- On July 28, 2025, the Maharashtra government issued guidelines stating employees are barred from criticising policies of the government, according to the state executive body.
- To preserve credibility in the digital age, the state issued rules aiming to prevent unauthorised dissemination of confidential information and false or misleading content, the Maharashtra government noted.
- Maharashtra government employees must maintain separate personal and official social media accounts, with messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram permitted only for internal coordination.
- The guidelines apply to all state government employees, including contract and deputation staff, with potential disciplinary action under existing rules, the government warned.
- The Government Resolution sets a precedent for responsible social media use, as it extends digital conduct regulations under the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 1979.
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Refrain from criticising govt policies on social media, Maharashtra govt tells its employees
Adding that the social media should not be used for self promotion, the GR stated, “While employees are permitted to share updates about collective efforts or successful implementation of schemes"
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According to the government decision issued on Monday, the Maharashtra Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1979, will also apply to the use of social media. Employees violating these rules will be subject to disciplinary action as per the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979. 📰 Maharashtra Government Issues Guidelines for Govt Officers and Employees on Use of Social Media To Avoid Spread of False Information.
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NewsDrumMaharashtra govt employees can't criticise policies of govt, as per new state social media norms
Mumbai, Jul 28 (PTI) Employees of the Maharashtra government cannot criticise the existing or past policies of the state government or any other dispensation in the country, according to the new social media guidelines issued on Monday. A Government Resolution (GR) also stated that the employees will have to maintain separate accounts for personal and […]
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