“The stakes are particularly high for Muslims like me, who face constant pressure in Mr. Modi’s Hindu-chauvinist India to prove our patriotism even as the ruling party weakens our voting rights and otherwise marginalizes us.”
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“Satire..is the latest target of the Modi govt’s systematic muzzling of public discourse..it is tightening control of the digital commons, weaponizing..legal liability to ensure compliance from Big Tech players eager to maintain access to India’s immense user base”
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#Modi is the equivalent of #Trump. He's all-in for limiting free speech and all-in on #HinduNationalism, which is no different than #MAGA and/or #ChristoNationalism.
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“Every word I write, including in this essay, is tinged with fear. Like many others, I have become less vocal on social media. With each passing day, our voices are diminished.”
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi worrying move to become even more authoritarian by clamping down on public criticism
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The Modi administration’s systematic throttling of free speech sets a dangerous precedent for the world.
By Arman Khan
Mr. Khan, a former executive editor at Vogue India, wrote from Mumbai, India.
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No #fascist assault on #comedy, be it in #India, the U.S., or, historically, #Italy and #Germany www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/o... My take here nkozphoto.com/index.php/20... #modi #colbert #trump #donaldtrump #hollywood #entertainment
“The worldwide reach of platforms like X, Instagram and Facebook makes what’s happening in India a global concern. Mr. Modi’s government is building a potential template for other countries that seek to restrict online self-expression.”
Poor India is fucked up more or less the same way America is. Don't let the Empire divide and conquer you, or you'll end up divided and morally conquered for a long time.
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