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UP government introduces new social media policy with severe punishments for anti-national posts, including life imprisonment.
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Policy aims to regulate online content, including obscene and defamatory material, with criminal defamation charges.
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Influencers and social media operators face payment limits, with maximum monthly payments set for various platforms.
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant change in its social media policy, introducing harsh penalties for anti-national posts. The new policy, applicable across major social media platforms, aims to regulate online content and prevent the spread of objectionable material.
Under the policy, posting anti-national content can result in severe consequences, including imprisonment ranging from three years to life. Additionally, disseminating obscene or defamatory material online can lead to criminal defamation charges.
The policy also outlines payment limits for influencers and social media operators, with maximum monthly payments set for various platforms. The government has established a digital agency, V-Form, to handle advertisements and showcase online content.
