Social Media Posts Blocked Across India During Electoral Roll Protests

UPDATE - follow-up to 'Unavailable in India': Why are social media posts being blocked amid protests? | Explained: Delhi Police have sent nearly 300 takedown requests over the last three months, and platforms have acted on most of them. Social media users across the country recently noticed a large number of posts, reels, and accounts blocked or removed on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X. Many users shared screenshots showing notices that say the post is not available in India. Other notices explain that automated systems restricted the content under India's IT Rules, 2021.

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These content restrictions coincide with widespread protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Demonstrators are also demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Such takedown requests typically involve law enforcement working with digital platforms to manage online content during public unrest.