Archive · 20 Aug 2025
AP Govt. Plans Law to Monitor Social Media, Citing Women's Safety
The Andhra Pradesh government wants to create a new law to watch what people post on social media.
They want to stop mean messages and fake news, especially those targeting women.
The government will have a special group to check social media posts.
The opposition party, YSRCP, says the government is trying to stop them from criticizing it.
The government says it's about protecting women from online abuse and false information, highlighting that some people spread untrue claims.
Andhra Pradesh government plans to introduce a law to monitor social media posts.
The law aims to curb offensive posts, misinformation, and false propaganda.
A fact-finding committee will scrutinize social media content, particularly targeting women.
The YSRCP accuses the government of trying to silence criticism.
The government cites the need to address online abuse and protect women, including politicians.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Home Minister V. Anitha.
- What
- The Andhra Pradesh government is introducing a law to monitor social media.
- When
- Soon, during an upcoming Assembly session.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent online abuse of women, misinformation, and false propaganda.
YSRCP
Government
Government's Motives
YSRCP
The government is trying to silence criticism of the TDP-led NDA government.
Government
The government states it aims to protect women and combat misinformation.
Women safety in the state
YSRCP
Women are unsafe in the state and have lost the protection they had during the YS Jagan tenure
Government
Government is working for women safety and taking action against abuses online
- Minister
- V. Anitha (Home and Disaster Management)
- Government
- Andhra Pradesh, TDP-led
- Focus
- Social media posts targeting women and spreading misinformation
- Opposition Criticism
- YSRCP alleges the law is to silence criticism
- Previous Initiative
- Suraksha women’s safety app
