Maharashtra govt warns of strict action against ones posting misogynistic, communal contents on social media

Rattled by misogynistic and communal content on social media platforms, the Maharashtra government has warned of strict action against people posting such content.

It has asked social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TicTok, operating in India, to act against such content as it destroys social fabric and communal harmony.

“They should weed out all such offensive content and ban such offenders for life,” Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said, adding that the government and police will reach out to these platforms’ India representatives if needed on this issue.

“This is a land that prides itself on the legacy of Savitribai Phule. It is unthinkable that any woman feels unsafe here,” he said reacting to questions about the TikTok videos glorifying acid attacks and rape which have created huge outrage.