Andhra Pradesh to set up task force against social media abuse, says Pawan Kalyan
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has announced the formation of a special task force to combat social media abuse and cybercrime. The initiative aims to address issues like personal slander, death threats, and the misuse of fake accounts while maintaining the democratic right to criticize government policy.
Why it matters
This move highlights the growing tension between protecting freedom of speech and regulating online harassment in the digital age, setting a potential precedent for state-level digital governance in India.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) said in a video post on X that social media was a powerful platform, but it did not confer an absolute right to freedom of speech.
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