Rathee highlighted instances where praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi led to favorable outcomes, but showing the reality of the leader's actions faced severe repercussions. He emphasized that public support could be a powerful tool against such censorship, encouraging viewers to share his reel again and circulate it widely via WhatsApp. The blocked video featured a satirical dialogue between "Mr Modi" and a foreign dignitary, touching on global issues like the Ukraine-Russia war and US-Iran conflict. Rathee called for viewers to download the content and disseminate it further as a means of reclaiming freedom of expression.
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has urged supporters to widely share a viral satirical reel that was recently blocked in India under the IT Act. The clip had garnered 16 million views before it was censored. In his commentary, Rathee accused the Modi government of misusing the law and not allowing criticism, even through comedy, on social media platforms.
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