Developing Story
Indian Censorship of Satire Amid Anti-Modi Protests
Indian artists and satirists are facing content removal and censorship under new rules as anti-Modi protests grow, with New Delhi accused of using regulation to silence political dissent.
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## Overview
Indian artists face censorship as anti-Modi protests grow, with New Delhi accused of silencing dissent by removing satirical content and online critiques under new rules (Al Jazeera, October 9).
## Why it matters
This development reflects an ongoing tension between the Modi government and civil society/artistic expression in India, with implications for free speech, platform regulation, and political dissent. Likely to recur as protests and government responses continue.
## Key details
- New rules have been used to remove satirical content and online critiques of the government (Al Jazeera, October 9).
- The crackdown coincides with growing anti-Modi protests (Al Jazeera, October 9).