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Government Urges Media Restraint: Cautionary Advisory Against False Content on Ram Temple Event

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory urging media outlets and social media platforms to refrain from disseminating false, manipulated content related to the Ram Temple event. The advisory highlights the observation of unverified, provocative, and fake messages circulating, especially on social media, which have the potential to disrupt communal harmony and public order. The ministry draws attention to the provisions of the Programme Code under the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act, 1995, emphasizing the importance of avoiding content that attacks religions or communities, promotes communal attitudes, or encourages violence.