A widely circulated message on social media platforms alleges that the Indian government has introduced new regulations for monitoring WhatsApp and phone calls. The message warns that all online and telephonic communications are being scrutinised, and individuals are advised against forwarding messages pertaining to politics, religion, or the government. It further cautions that non-compliance could lead to arrest without a warrant. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the government’s fact-checking agency, has debunked this claim. They confirmed that the government has not made any such announcement, labeling the claim as false. This misleading message has been circulated on previous occasions as well. Government Recording Your WhatsApp Calls and Monitoring Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Under New Communication Rules? Here's The Truth Behind The Viral Message.
PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth
📣 सोशल मीडिया पर साझा किए जा रहे एक फोटो के माध्यम से यह भ्रम फैलाया जा रहा है कि भारत सरकार द्वारा 'नए संचार नियम' के तहत सोशल मीडिया और फोन कॉल की निगरानी की जाएगी#PIBFactCheck
❌ भारत सरकार द्वारा ऐसे कोई नियम लागू नहीं किए गए हैं
✅ ऐसे किसी #फर्जी सूचना को शेयर न करें pic.twitter.com/RA7JHn7BKI
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) February 21, 2024
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