New Media Policy 2026: Silencing J&K's Digital Press
Posted 2026-07-03 05:09:07
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The J&K Government's proposed "Draft New Media Policy-2026" aims to tighten control over digital and social media platforms. As traditional print media faces severe censorship, digital spaces have become the final refuge for independent Kashmiri reporters. However, this new policy introduces specialized "Fake News" Nodal Officers to track and flag online content in real-time.
Media watchdogs warn that under the guise of combating misinformation, this framework provides legal cover to penalize independent journalists whose reporting contradicts official state narratives, creating a massive digital chilling effect across the region. Bharataawaz reports on this developing situation.
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