The video, which allegedly targeted the Muslim community, faced backlash shortly after its release (File)
The video, which allegedly targets the Muslim community, faced backlash shortly after it was released on May 4
The Election Commission (EC) has asked microblogging site ‘X’ to remove a cartoon shared by the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in an animated video post.
The European Commission said the post “violated the existing legal framework”.
In its letter to X, the EC directed the social media platform to immediately delete the post. “This is issued with the approval of the competent authorities,” it said.
The Election Commission of India has asked social media platform “X” to immediately delete objectionable posts about Muslims allegedly posted by the “BJP4Karnataka” account. pic.twitter.com/IdojgKVFwH— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2024
The video, which allegedly targeted the Muslim community, faced backlash shortly after its release on May 4.
The Karnataka police also issued a notice to X seeking removal of posts targeting Muslims, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Congress took the action after a complaint was lodged with the state’s chief electoral officer on Sunday.
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