Congress Alleges Government Blocked Rahul Gandhi's Instagram Post, MeitY Denies Involvement
Congress claims Rahul Gandhi’s Instagram post briefly restricted, MeitY denies role
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The Congress party accused the Indian government of blocking Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's Instagram posts related to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in ceremony. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) denied any involvement, attributing the issue to Instagram's internal system.
- 01Congress claims Rahul Gandhi's Instagram posts were restricted by the government.
- 02MeitY denies any role in the alleged blocking of posts.
- 03Screenshots shared by Congress show Instagram's notice citing IT Rules.
- 04Gandhi's posts reportedly garnered millions of views before being restricted.
- 05Congress leaders allege ongoing suppression of Gandhi's social media presence.
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The Congress party alleged that the Indian government blocked Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's Instagram posts related to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in ceremony. Users attempting to access Gandhi's content received a notice referencing India's Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. In response, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) clarified that it had no involvement in the restriction, attributing it to Instagram's internal system mistakenly flagging the post. Congress leaders highlighted that Gandhi's posts had quickly gained significant traction, with the reel reaching 12 million views in under an hour and the accompanying photos reaching 46 million viewers. They criticized the government for allegedly suppressing Gandhi's social media presence, claiming that his reach on various platforms has been curtailed. The controversy raises questions about the freedom of expression for opposition leaders in India.
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The incident highlights concerns over the potential suppression of opposition voices in India, impacting the freedom of expression on social media platforms.
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