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Kejriwal Accuses Centre of Using IT Rules to Suppress Criticism
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AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that the Centre has tightened the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, to suppress criticism instead of resolving people's grievances.In a video statement posted on X, Kejriwal said governments should focus on governance rather than trying to control public discourse.
The Centre on Thursday announced amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, slashing the time for social media platforms to take down online content on sensitive matters to 2 hours from the earlier 24 hours.
Referring to the recent Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Jantar Mantar, Kejriwal alleged that the government is attempting to suppress public voices instead of responding to people's grievances.
The former Delhi chief minister said governments should focus on governance rather than trying to control public discourse.
Kejriwal further claimed that attempts to suppress criticism will only increase public resentment.