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Monday, August 19, 2019

Calm or chaos in Kashmir? Contrasting reports emerge

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the present Indian government is way more "efficient and effective" than previous ones at being able to squeeze out the media narrative it wants...."This is because of new technology (such as the rise of social media) and the effectiveness of this government in managing this technology," he told The Sunday Times...."But in my view, it is still foolish to assume that the narrative on Kashmir can remain under control, especially in a digital age...

Yet, the concern that the Indian authorities harbour about fake news leading to potential violence in Kashmir is legitimate. Many Twitter handles from Pakistan, including those of its political leaders, have been putting out either fake or old videos to portray an ongoing brutal crackdown on Kashmir.

Qn: Is regulation of the press desirable? (Cam. 2017)