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Satire silenced: Indian artists face censorship as anti-Modi protests grow

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Briefings

New Delhi has implemented new rules removing satirical content and online critiques during anti-Modi protests, effectively silencing dissent. The policy targets satire and online criticism, with enforcement occurring between October 2026 and October 2026. Key figures include the New Delhi government, which issued the directive, and various artists and online platforms, whose content has been flagged. The specific number of removed items is not quantified in the evidence, and the exact scope of 'online critiques' remains undefined. The article is a satire itself, published on October 9, 2026, and the evidence is unverified.

Key points

• New Delhi government issued a directive to remove satirical content and online critiques during anti-Modi protests, effectively silencing dissent.
• The policy targets satire and online criticism, with enforcement occurring between October 2026 and October 2026.

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The evidence is unverified and lacks specific numbers, dates beyond the publication date, or names of specific artists or platforms.

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