Since Narendra Modi's administration came to power in 2014, it has been reported to have shut down or depleted thousands of charities, according to industry veterans. The crackdown on dissent extends beyond charities, affecting diasporic Indians critical of the Modi government through denial of entry as a form of punishment. Furthermore, the administration has been accused of surveilling critics, conducting raids on offices, preventing journalists from traveling abroad, and arresting media personnel under false pretexts. In this climate of persecution, YouTube has emerged as a platform for unbiased reporting. Additionally, billionaire tycoons close to Prime Minister Modi have begun taking over news outlets, leading to diluted coverage and illustrating the taming of India's once vibrant media landscape.
Billionaire tycoons close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi are taking over news outlets. Journalists say diluted coverage illustrates the taming of India's once-riotous media https://t.co/FXSRQwn2YQ
NEW: Billionaire tycoons close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi are taking over news outlets. Journalists say diluted coverage illustrates the taming of India's once-riotous media https://t.co/llz6dSuXsF
NEW: Billionaire tycoons close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi are taking over news outlets. Journalists say diluted coverage illustrates the taming of India's once-riotous media https://t.co/BXibAqtYJF
Under Modi, India has surveilled critics, raided offices, prevented journalists from traveling abroad and arrested scores of media personnel under false pretexts. In this persecuted climate, YouTube has become a rare place for unbiased reporting https://t.co/sD14pmwdyc
This is becoming increasingly common for diasporic Indians who have criticized the Modi government -- denied entry as a form of warning and punishment. https://t.co/8Hl8Tx8Jmh
Since coming to power in 2014, Narendra Modi’s administration has shut or depleted thousands of charities, according to industry veterans. The details of the crackdown often appear more vindictive than based on genuine ideological difference https://t.co/r1Cg0WVVru 👇