Modi gunning for Youtubers and other content creators who really hurt his ambitions this election by acting as alternative media.
https://mas.to/@internetfreedom/112853034549483798
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⚠️This is NOT a drill
In a direct attempt to stifle online speech & expression, MIB wants to regulate online content on “news & current affairs”, by sneaking in revisions to the Broadcasting Bill, 2023. We explain how this can affect creators & maybe even all of us. 1/7
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-draft-of-broadcasting-bill-news-influencers-may-be-classified-as-broadcasters-101721961764666.html
Broadcast Bill: Intent to Over-Regulate Media Could Irreparably Damage Free Speech, Says NWMI
Vague definitions, opaque regulations and overriding powers proposed for the Union government were among the concerns the NWMI said it flagged to the Union government while providing feedback on the draft Bill.
#BroadcastBill #FreeSpeech #NWMI #media #PressFreedom #censorship #youtube #CitizenJournalists #UnionGovt #india
https://thewire.in/article/media/intent-to-overregulate-media-behind-draft-broadcast-bill-irreprable-damage-nwmi
Why India’s new draft broadcast bill has raised fears of censorship and press suppression
The draft broadcast bill covers OTT platforms as well as all digital news media publishers. Experts warn that the bill will have a chilling effect on speech.
#BroadcastBill #OTTPlatforms #media #PressFreedom #FreeSpeech #DigitalMedia #censorship #india
https://scroll.in/article/1059881/why-indias-new-draft-broadcast-bill-has-raised-fears-of-censorship-and-press-suppression
Why India’s new draft broadcast bill has raised fears of censorship and press suppression
The draft broadcast bill covers OTT platforms as well as all digital news media publishers. Experts warn that the bill will have a chilling effect on speech.
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