Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Indian Meme Page Blocked After Legal Request, Sparks Outcry
Imagine a funny meme page making jokes about the Indian government.
This page, called The Savala Vada, was very popular.
Suddenly, Instagram blocked it in India because someone asked them to.
The people who made the page were not happy and made fun of the government for doing this.
They said the government should focus on more important things.
Other people, like a journalist, also spoke out against the ban, saying it was unfair to stop someone from sharing their jokes online.
The page used to make fun of serious topics such as politics and social issues, which is why they believe the government took them down.
The Instagram account of the meme page The Savala Vada was blocked in India following a legal request.
The page, known for its satire on the Indian government, had around 85,000 followers before the ban.
The account's creators responded with criticism, calling the action petty and questioning government priorities.
Journalist Rana Ayyub condemned the ban, highlighting concerns about censorship.
The account was founded by a media student and was inspired by The Onion.
- Who
- The Savala Vada meme page creators and the Indian government.
- What
- The Instagram account of the meme page The Savala Vada was blocked in India.
- When
- June 20 (when users could no longer access the page), with its launch in July 2023
- Where
- India
- Why
- Because of a legal request.
Creators & Critics
Government
Censorship vs. Free Speech
Creators & Critics
Express concerns regarding censorship and freedom of speech.
Government
Supports the government's actions in the name of a legal request
- Page Name
- The Savala Vada
- Followers Before Ban
- Around 85,000
- Platform
- Action
- Account withheld in India
- Founded By
- Media Student known as 'J'