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Maharashtra govt bans 114 radical terror-linked publications
The Maharashtra government has ordered the seizure of 114 radical publications, magazines and digital documents allegedly linked to banned terrorist organisations. The action was announced through an extraordinary Gazette notification. Deputy Chief…
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The Maharashtra government has ordered the seizure of 114 radical publications, magazines and digital documents allegedly linked to banned terrorist organisations. The action was announced through an extraordinary Gazette notification. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's administration says the move aims to curb the spread of extremist propaganda and prevent content that promotes violence and recruitment into terror groups.
The Indian Opinion
A ban on 114 publications sounds impressive, but the real test is enforcement. Online platforms can instantly rehost such content outside India's jurisdiction. The state must show concrete numbers on blocked URLs, domains taken down, and arrests made under the Unlawful Activities Act. Until then, the Gazette notification risks joining earlier, equally loud, unenforced bans. Will the next report list websites shut down, or only the original decree?
Source: indiatvnews.com
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