Fake news threat to democracy, stringent rules needed: Minister Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha
Published on: Dec. 3, 2025, 7:07 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Recently, some new rules have also been created that is, a new rule for takedown within 36 hours has recently been made, he said.Appreciating the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by BJP member Nishikant Dubey, he said the panel has given many good suggestions, and the government is working on framing new rules and regulations.Ultimately, there is a very fine, delicate balance between freedom of speech and protecting our democracy so far as fake news and social media are concerned.
