In the aftermath of the April 22 attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam, a Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns about the role of certain social media platforms and influencers allegedly spreading content that could disturb national security and incite violence.
According to a top-priority memorandum, the committee believes some online posts shared after the attack may be “working against the national interest.”
“The concerned Ministries — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting — are requested to provide contemplated action taken to ban such platforms,” the memo reads.
The committee has cited legal provisions under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, which allow the government to take action against digital platforms and content that threaten national security or public order.
Officials have been directed to submit a detailed report by May 8, 2025, and send a soft copy to comit@sansad.nic.in. The committee also said that ministries must acknowledge the communication promptly and act swiftly.
The move comes amid rising concern over misinformation, communal tension, and provocative narratives being amplified online following the Pahalgam attack that left 26 civilians dead.
