As of these days, elections are on head where people are talking and discussing about the politics, we have got a news where government blocked two websites People News Chronicle and Youthistaan under Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 69 A).
Why was Youthistaan.com blocked?
On 27th January, 2022 youthistaan.com was blocked by Government under section 69A Information Technology Act, 2000. It was blocked as they covered and wrote about Ahmadis in their website.
Our website was blocked under Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 69 A). We have removed the content and have cleared the formalities and assured nodal officers we won’t cover same content of Ahmadis in our website. Thank You. https://t.co/piyIjE2Ujs
— Youthistaan (@youthistaan) January 27, 2022
Later on, same day the website was made live again after removing the content and taking responsibility that they won’t cover it again.
Why was PeopleNewsChronicle.com blocked?
On 30th January, 2022 peoplenewschronicle.com was blocked by Government under section 69A Information Technology Act, 2000. It was blocked as they covered and wrote about Pakistan in their website, which seems to be a promotional article about Pakistan activity.
Our website was blocked under Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 69 A). We have removed the content and have cleared the formalities and assured nodal officers we won’t cover same content about Pakistan in our website. Thank You. https://t.co/4gB51sZSR2
— People News Chronicle (@pnChronicle) February 4, 2022
Later on, 4th February the website was made live again.
This incident shows, government is keeping eyes on Internet at this busy time where elections are happening in India.
