"The removals of political cartoons, satirical content, opposition messaging and commentary questioning India's stance over the war in the Middle East show a clear pattern in the type of content being taken down."
"Cartoonist Satish Acharya said two of his cartoons on India-Iran relations were blocked. One depicts Modi blindfolded alongside a body labelled 'Killed by USA & Israel,' and the other targets India's silence over the US Navy's sinking of an Iranian vessel in the Indian Ocean."
"Satirical videos by online portal 'The Wire' were also removed, including content mocking the government's silence following the US-Israeli strikes and questioning whether New Delhi had implicitly backed the offensive."
In India, internet watchdogs reported numerous removals of social media posts criticizing the government's response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The removals began around March 11, with at least 42 instances documented by March 19. Prime Minister Modi's visit to Israel preceded the strikes, leading to scrutiny of India's foreign policy. Modi acknowledged the situation's seriousness but emphasized India's economic resilience. The removals included political cartoons, satirical content, and opposition messaging, reflecting a pattern of censorship regarding the conflict in the Middle East.
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