Social media spreads protest videos, satirical movements mock the ruling party, and the government maintains tight control over dissent.
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Social media spreads protest videos, satirical movements mock the ruling party, and the government maintains tight control over dissent.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Government restricted satirical cartoons on Instagram amid student protests in Bengaluru.1 source
- BJP criticism led to show cancellations and a parody video was blocked by government demand, described as 'cheap' political theatre.Sub-event
Satire and government crackdown emerge alongside rapid protest video spread on social media.1 source
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Social media is being used to facilitate rapid political mobilization, reflecting national youth discontent.Also in this story
- Huma Qureshi and others used Instagram to comment on civil unrest and defend government policies regarding protests in the capital.
- The conservative movement is using social media likes as a metric to measure its success.
The entities involved
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Instagram
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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Bharatiya Janata Party
right-wing political party in India
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- Protests are challenging the political dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party began protests against the ruling government's failures starting October 1, 2026.
- BJP leaders protested outside the election commission in Punjab, challenging the electoral process and Modi's right to rule.
- Social media platform Instagram was used for public reaction related to a professional work event in Lucknow.
- Protests gathered in New Delhi involving various political figures and parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party and BJP.