Congress claims Instagram blocked Rahul Gandhi's reel and photo post featuring Vijay due to MeitY rules
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Summary
Sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that it had nothing to do with the action and it was because the platform’s internal system mistakenly flagged the post for blocking
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Sunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
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1 change recorded for this policy.
Description Monday, 11 May 2026 via ndtv_india
Congress alleges Instagram blocked Rahul Gandhi's posts due to MEITY rules; ministry denies claim.