The Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have taken action against 12 YouTube channels for spreading false information about the Central government, marking a significant step to stop the spreading of misinformation. Together, these Youtube channels released 134 misleading videos, which raised questions about the accuracy of public information.
List of Affected YouTube Channels
The 12 YouTube channels targeted by the PIB are:
- AllPoliticalNews92
- NewsFair
- AM News YT
- News Sectors
- News Wave
- Media Tak
- YT News Network
- Online Job
- Sarkari Khabar
- KL Online Study
- Niti Gyan 4U
- Akhand News
These channels have amassed significant followings, making their spread of misinformation particularly impactful.
AllPoliticalNews92: Leading the Charge in Misinformation
With over 60,000 subscribers and 1.3 million views, AllPoliticalNews92 was discovered to be disseminating fake information, including claims that the Supreme Court of India had invalidated Narendra Modi’s nomination for prime minister and that electronic voting machines had been tampered with during the Lok Sabha elections.
NewsFair: A Major Player in False News Dissemination
It was discovered that NewsFair, a significant channel with over 1.4 million subscribers and over 5.7K uploaded videos, had made misleading statements implying that the Lok Sabha elections will be held again. The broadness of the disinformation issue is highlighted by NewsFair’s reach and the volume of its material.
Impact of Misinformation
Additional channels with subscriber counts between 100,000 and 200,000 were also found to have spread misleading information on the Lok Sabha elections, government operations, and other government initiatives. The public’s confidence is weakened by the pervasive circulation of false information, which may have negative effects on democratic procedures and government.
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