Centre blocks 20 YouTube channels, 2 websites for spreading anti-India propaganda
The drastic step to block the YouTube channels is the result of a closely coordinated effort between intelligence agencies and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
New Delhi: The Union Government on Tuesday ordered the blocking of 20 channels on YouTube and two websites spreading anti-India propaganda and fake news on the internet.
The drastic step to block the YouTube channels is the result of a closely coordinated effort between intelligence agencies and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
According to the government's standpoint, the Youtube channels were used to post divisive content in a coordinated manner on topics like Kashmir, Indian Army, minority communities in India, Ram Mandir, CDS General Bipin Rawat, etc.
These YouTube channels had also posted content on issues like farmers’ protests CAA protests and tried to incite minorities against Govt. It was also feared that these channels would be used to post content to undermine the democratic process of upcoming polls in 5 states, reported news agency ANI.
