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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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
