Centre bans apps, website and social media accounts linked to banned organization Sikhs For Justice
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The action against foreign-based “Punjab Politics TV" was taken as the channel was attempting to use online media to disturb public order during the Punjab Assembly Elections.
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday (February 22, 2022) said that it has ordered blocking of apps, website and social media accounts of foreign-based “Punjab Politics TV” having close links with the banned organization Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).
"Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was attempting to use online media to disturb public order during the ongoing State Assembly Elections, the Ministry used emergency powers under the IT Rules on 18th February to block the digital media resources of Punjab Politics TV," the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting said in an official statement.
The contents of the blocked apps, website, and social media accounts had the potential to incite communal disharmony and separatism and were found to be detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the State, and public order, the Ministry added.
"It was also observed that the launch of new apps and social media accounts was timed to gain traction during the ongoing elections," the statement further read.
The Government of India remains vigilant and committed to secure the overall information environment in India and thwart any actions having the potential to undermine India’s sovereignty and integrity, the Ministry said.
