# BJP’s Malviya says Instagram algorithm boosts Jantar Mantar, mutes Jharkhand

2026-08-13T05:53:56+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

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BJP leader Amit Malviya has alleged that Meta's Instagram algorithm boosts content related to the Jantar Mantar protests while suppressing posts from Jharkhand. NDTV reports that Malviya posted the accusation on social media, saying the company 'sits in judgment of India's public discourse'. The claim is based on a data analysis conducted by NDTV, though the outlet has not released the full methodology. The allegation adds to the growing debate over foreign tech platforms and their influence on Indian politics.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cjp-protest-ranchi-student-protest-did-insta-algorithm-boost-jantar-mantar-and-mute-jharkhand-ndtv-data-analysis-11902951#publisher=newsstand>

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