Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Jantar Mantar Protests Spark 26.8 Million-Follower Surge on Social Media
A social media account in Delhi grew to 26.8 million followers in just two months before the Jantar Mantar protests.
The growth was helped by Big Tech platforms like Instagram and YouTube, which use algorithms to show certain posts more often.
This shows how quickly a voice can become very popular online.
The Indian government stopped internet services during the protests, but it did not block major social media sites.
Experts say that rules are needed to stop platforms from giving too much power to a few voices.
26.8 million followers gained by a single social media account in two months before Jantar Mantar protests in Delhi.
The rapid growth attributed to algorithmic boosting by Big Tech platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
The account’s rise highlights concerns over Section 230 immunity and lack of regulation of content amplification.
Indian government suspended internet services during July 24-25 protests, blocking peer‑to‑peer apps but not major social media.
Experts call for regulatory intervention to curb algorithmic amplification and protect public discourse.
- Who
- Scott Galloway and Big Tech platforms like Instagram and YouTube
- What
- Rapid growth of a social media account to 26.8 million followers before Jantar Mantar protests
- When
- Within two months before the July 24-25 protests
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Algorithmic boosting by Big Tech and lack of regulation
- Event
- Jantar Mantar protests
- Followers gained
- 26.8 million
- Platform
- Instagram/YouTube
- Regulation
- Section 230
- Internet suspension
- July 24-25, 2024
- Country
- India