Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Maharashtra's Social Media Rules Spark Outrage Among Employees
The Maharashtra government made new rules about how its employees use social media.
They can't say bad things about the government online.
Workers must keep their personal and work accounts separate.
They are also not allowed to share work-related achievements to promote themselves or share any confidential data.
The government worries about workers using their official settings for publicity or breaking confidentiality.
Maharashtra government employees cannot criticize government policies on social media.
The rules apply to all state employees, including those on contract or deputation.
Employees must maintain separate personal and official social media accounts.
Self-promotional content related to work is prohibited.
Violations may result in disciplinary action under existing civil service rules.
- Who
- Maharashtra government employees.
- What
- New social media guidelines for Maharashtra government employees.
- When
- The government resolution was issued on July 28.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- To regulate online conduct and prevent criticism and misuse of official settings.
Critics
Government
Freedom of Speech vs. Government Control
Critics
Critics view the rules as a restriction of free speech and a threat to transparency.
Government
The government aims to prevent misuse of official settings and to control narrative and to prevent potential leaks.
- Governing Body
- Maharashtra Government
- Target Group
- State Employees
- Scope
- All State Employees, including contractors
- Prohibitions
- Criticizing Policies, Self-Promotion, Sharing Confidential Info
- Enforcement
- Disciplinary action under Maharashtra Civil Services Rules
- Official Concern
- Use of social media for promotion
Sources
Maharashtra Tightens Social Media Usage Rules For Government Employees
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Maharashtra Govt's New Guidelines Bar Staff From Criticising Policies On Social Media
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Maharashtra issues new social media rules for government employees, threatens ‘disciplinary action’ against violators
Maharashtra government issues new social media guidelines for employees to curb misinformation, leaks
Maharashtra bars government employees from criticising its policies on social media