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Telangana Plans Social Media Regulation Law to Combat Fake News

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the state government's plan to introduce a law to regulate social media and create a formal complaint mechanism against false propaganda. He emphasized the need to distinguish genuine journalists from those misusing the profession and highlighted the historical role of journalism in India. The announcement was made during International Women's Day celebrations, where he also detailed various state schemes for women's empowerment. These initiatives include free bus travel, ownership of buses and solar plants, and a partnership with Amazon to sell goods from self-help groups.

Key Points: Telangana to Bring Law Regulating Social Media, Fake News

  • Law to regulate social media
  • Platform to complain about fake news
  • Distinguish real from fake journalists
  • Women empowerment schemes highlighted
  • Partnership with Amazon for SHGs
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Telangana govt mulls law to regulate social media

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces a planned law to regulate social media, create a complaint platform against false propaganda, and empower women.

Telangana govt mulls law to regulate social media
"The Telangana government will definitely examine the issue and create a platform to lodge complaints about false news circulated on social media. - Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, March 8

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that the state government is planning to bring a law to regulate social media.

He noted that the issue would be discussed in the ensuing Assembly session and a platform will be created to curb false propaganda on the social media.

Speaking at the International Women's Day celebrations here, he stressed the need for a mechanism to complain about false news which are being broadcast or posted on social media.

"While there is an authority to complaint about news and views of electronic media, such a mechanism is lacking for social media," the Chief Minister said.

"The Telangana government will definitely examine the issue and create a platform to lodge complaints about false news circulated on social media," he added.

The Chief Minister said such a legislation is necessary to distinguish between real journalists and those who do business or run their affairs in the guise of journalists.

He added that there is a need to stop the disgruntled elements from exploiting the system in the guise of journalists.

He felicitated some women journalists on the occasion.

Remembering the constructive role played by newspapers and journalists during the freedom struggle, CM Revanth Reddy said that Mahatma Gandhi started a magazine called Young India and former PM late Jawaharlal Nehru launched the National Herald magazine.

He recalled that Suravaram Pratap Reddy started the Golconda magazine.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said these personalities proved that wars can be won through newspapers.

The Chief Minister listed the schemes implemented by the state government for women empowerment, which includes free travel for women in regional transport corporation buses and making them owners of 1,000 buses and 1,000 MW solar power plants.

The state government has signed an agreement with Amazon for the sale of goods produced by self-help groups, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said.

To recognise and support the skills of women, the state government set up 150 stalls on a three-and-a-half acre land worth Rs 1,000 crore near the Hi-Tech City.

"We are trying to transform local talent into global talent," the Chief Minister added.

- IANS

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Priya S
While curbing fake news is important, the law should not become a tool for censorship. The definition of "false propaganda" must be very clear and the platform must be independent, not controlled by the ruling party. Freedom of expression is crucial.
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Rohit P
Good move CM Revanth Reddy! 👏 So many YouTube "journalists" just spread hate and rumours for TRP. Real journalism has ethics. Separating the wheat from the chaff will benefit everyone. Also, the women empowerment schemes sound promising.
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Anjali F
The focus on women's empowerment on International Women's Day is commendable. Free bus travel and support for SHGs can be truly transformative. Regarding social media regulation, I just hope the process is quick and accessible for the common woman facing online harassment.
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Karthik V
Implementation is key. We have many laws but poor enforcement. Who will decide what is "false"? A government panel? That's worrying. The law should protect citizens, not silence criticism. The idea has merit but the devil is in the details.
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Michael C
Interesting to see Indian states taking the lead on this global issue. The partnership with Amazon for SHG products is a smart, market-driven approach to women's economic inclusion. Hope the social media regulation model is balanced and transparent.

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