Govt Blocks Apps, Web page and Social Media Accounts Connected to Sikhs for Justice Team
The Ministry of Data & Broadcasting has requested blocking of apps, web site, and social media accounts of overseas-dependent “Punjab Politics Television” owning close links with Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), an organisation that has been declared illegal under the Unlawful Routines (Avoidance) Act, 1967. Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was trying to use on-line media to disturb public get throughout the ongoing State Assembly Elections, the Ministry utilized unexpected emergency powers under the IT Principles on 18th February to block the electronic media sources of “Punjab Politics Tv”.
The contents of the blocked apps, web page, and social media accounts had the potential to incite communal disharmony and separatism and were being discovered to be harmful to the sovereignty and integrity of India, stability of the State, and public order. It was also noticed that the start of new apps and social media accounts was timed to acquire traction for the duration of the ongoing elections.
The Federal government of India says it “remains vigilant” and dedicated to secure the general information environment in India and thwart any actions acquiring the likely to undermine India’s sovereignty and integrity.
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