Priyank Kharge accuses social media platforms of restricting content critical of PM Modi, Shah, BJP
Bengaluru: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday accused social media platforms, including X, Meta, YouTube and Facebook, of restricting content critical of the Central government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Taking to X, Kharge expressed that he was “increasingly convinced” that social media platforms were deliberately limiting or restricting the visibility and reach of posts critical of Modi, Shah and the saffron party. “This suppression not only undermines democratic discourse but also skews public perception by silencing dissenting voices,” he stated.
The Congress MLA from Chittapur further emphasised that this pattern of restricting critical content stifles free expression and distorts the democratic process by preventing citizens from accessing diverse viewpoints.
“Such actions erode public trust in the social media platforms, highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability in content moderation practices,” he added.
I am increasingly convinced that social media platforms such as @X, @Meta, @YouTubeIndia and @Facebook are deliberately limiting/restricting the visibility/reach of posts critical of PM Modi, HM Shah and the BJP regime. This suppression not only undermines democratic discourse…
— Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) February 9, 2025
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Hijab decision taken out of fear of Karnataka Muslim convention, alleges Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has alleged that the Karnataka government announced its decision on the hijab issue out of fear of the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on May 16 organized by Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations.
Addressing a press conference at the JD(S) state office, GP Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Thursday, Kumaraswamy said he respects all religions and has expressed his views on the issue on several public platforms in the past.
Questioning the timing of the government’s move, he said the Congress has been in power for three years and had taken no decision on the hijab issue during that period.
He alleged that the decision was taken only because the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ is scheduled to be held at Town Hall in Bengaluru on May 16.
“If the government had the courage, it should have taken this decision immediately after coming to power. Why did it remain silent for three years?” he asked.
Kumaraswamy accused the Congress of making the announcement to appease a particular community.
He further said the matter is still pending before the courts and claimed that an interim order relating to the hijab issue remains in force.
According to him, issuing such an order before the legal proceedings are concluded amounts to disrespect towards the judiciary.
Kumaraswamy also alleged that the Congress brought the issue back into focus after the Davanagere by-election results.
