Manipur CM regrets internet ban amid crisis
IFP Bureau29 Feb 2024
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh elucidated that the internet ban was initially implemented to quell violence and prevent the dissemination of hate speech between communities.
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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh elucidated that the internet ban was initially implemented to quell violence and prevent the dissemination of hate speech between communities.
One should not make any hate speech or derogatory comments against any religion. It is not acceptable, the vice president said.
The order was issued following the uses of social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages inciting the passions of the public which is likely to cause serious disturbances to the entire peaceful co-existence of the communities and maintenance of public order, said the order issued by special secretary (Home) H Gyan Prakash.
By which audacity can people from certain communities regard themselves as "mainstream" and dare to make a mockery of fellow citizens on the basis of physical features, attire, food habits or culture! Hardly do we hear any news of exemplary punishment meted to those bunch of racists.
The unfolding strategy to demonise the Bahá’í community is reflected in a growing and coordinated network of hundreds of websites, Instagram accounts, Telegram channels and Clubhouse rooms.