Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Wikipedia's Neutrality Questioned Amid Bias Claims
Wikipedia, which is 25 years old, says it is neutral and lets volunteers edit it.
But some people in India say it is not fair, especially about Hindu topics.
The boss of Wikipedia, Maryana Iskander, says they use reliable sources and let people discuss to make sure everything is correct.
But others say Wikipedia only uses certain sources that are not fair.
They say Wikipedia does not let people add different views, especially if they are about India.
Some editors who have been there a long time control what is written, and new editors have a hard time changing things.
Wikipedia also locks pages so no one can edit them, which makes it hard to fix mistakes.
Some people say Wikipedia is not really neutral because of these rules.
Wikipedia's CEO Maryana Iskander claims the platform is neutral and relies on reliable sources.
Critics argue Wikipedia's definition of 'reliable sources' is ideologically biased, favoring left-liberal publications.
Indian editors face challenges in introducing alternative viewpoints due to policy and editorial control.
Page locking and consensus mechanisms are used to prevent edits on sensitive topics, particularly those related to India.
Funding and formal projects further institutionalize bias by codifying sourcing decisions.
- Who
- Maryana Iskander, Wikimedia Foundation’s outgoing CEO, and critics of Wikipedia
- What
- An interview discussing Wikipedia's neutrality and claims of bias
- When
- 18th January
- Where
- Published in The Times of India
- Why
- To address concerns about Wikipedia's neutrality and sourcing policies
- Date
- 18th January
- Interviewee
- Maryana Iskander, Wikimedia Foundation’s outgoing CEO
- Platform
- Wikipedia
- Primary Criticism
- Anti-Hindu bias and ideological sourcing
- Key Policy
- Neutral Point of View (NPOV)
- Editorial Control
- Concentrated among experienced editors
- Page Locking
- Used to prevent edits on sensitive topics
- Funding Influence
- Grants shape sourcing decisions