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India's Social Media Takedowns Spark Free Speech Concerns

3/26/2026

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Activists in India report a rise in social media takedowns linked to the government's Iran stance, with 42 instances since March 11.
Critics, including Supriya Shrinate (opposition spokesperson), say the removals signal a broader attack on free speech as posts questioning foreign policy are censored.
The government defends the removals as necessary for national security, while the Internet Freedom Foundation notes a lack of transparency and censorship tied to tensions.

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Activists in India report a rise in social media takedowns linked to the government's Iran stance, with 42 instances since March 11.
Critics, including Supriya Shrinate (opposition spokesperson), say the removals signal a broader attack on free speech as posts questioning foreign policy are censored.
The government defends the removals as necessary for national security, while the Internet Freedom Foundation notes a lack of transparency and censorship tied to tensions.