New Delhi, March 20: Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinet criticized the central government during a press briefing at the party headquarters on Akbar Road. She accused the government of failing on all fronts and directly attacking freedom of expression.
Shrinet stated, “Today, the government’s failures are being exposed in every area—economic, diplomatic, political, and social. Under pressure from the United States, the country’s sovereignty is at stake. Due to its ineffective foreign policy, Pakistan, Russia, and China are now united. The questions being raised are not just from the opposition but from the general public as well. These questions are surfacing on social media, which is why the government is attempting to control it.”
She alleged that several ‘X’ platforms in India have been blocked for highlighting the government’s failures. YouTube channels have been suspended, and the Noida police arrested a YouTuber reporting on gas supply issues. Numerous accounts and reels on Instagram and Facebook have also been banned or deleted.
Shrinet described the misuse of Section 69A of the IT Act, claiming that Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav’s two ministries are pressuring social media platforms to remove content or block accounts. She remarked, “Now, a few bureaucrats will decide what can be posted on social media. This is a significant attack on the freedom of expression granted by the Constitution. The rupee has fallen to 93.36, yet there is no debate. All questions are being raised on social media, which is why the government is scared.”
She emphasized, “If ten accounts are shut down, ten thousand new ones will emerge. Freedom of expression is not a charity.”
Shrinet clarified that these accounts do not belong to Congress; some have even raised questions about the party. However, it is crucial to voice concerns when things go wrong. She urged the public to continue asking questions, as democracy is at risk.
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