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"Murder Of Free Speech": Congress Over Raids On Twitter Office
The Congress party has pounced upon the BJP as the Delhi Police raided Twitter India's offices on May 24, after the microblogging site recently flagged Sambit Patra's tweet as "manipulated media". Calling the raids "cowardly" act, the Opposition alleged that the actions were the "murder" of free speech. Besides, the Congress also accused the BJP of attempting to hide the "fraudulent" toolkit's truth.
Tags: Twitter India, Congress, BJP, Raid, Toolkit
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Drop "Manipulated" Tag From Sambit's Toolkit Post: Centre To Twitter
Just hours after Twitter flagged BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra's 'toolkit' tweet as "manipulated media", the IT Ministry has asked the microblogging site to drop the tag. The Centre asked the removal of tag in the interest of "fairness and equity". It called Twitter's decision "prejudged, prejudiced and a deliberate attempt to colour the investigation by local law enforcement agency." However, the social media platform has not commented on it… read-more
Tags: Central Government, Twitter, Toolkit, Sambit Patra
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Block Handles Of JP Nadda, Smriti Irani: Cong To Twitter Over Toolkit
Congress' social media head Rohan Gupta on May 20 approached Twitter, urging permanent account suspension of BJP leaders JP Nadda and Smriti Irani over the 'toolkit' controversy. Citing "gross misuse" of Twitter, Congress alleged that the BJP leaders were "spreading misinformation and unrest in the society". Besides, Congress also accused them of being "habitual of manufacturing forged content and misusing the platform for disseminating the… read-more
Tags: Congress, JP Nadda, smriti irani, Twitter, Account Suspension, Toolkit
Courtesy: Times Now
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FIR Against BJP's Sambit Patra, Raman Singh Over 'Fake Toolkit'
Congress and National Students Union (I) have lodged a complaint against BJP's Sambit Patra and Raman Singh over alleged "fake" toolkit associated with the Congress. The complainants stated that the toolkit was created by BJP itself by using the forged documents that intended to tarnish Congress party's image. Earlier, BJP leaders had lashed out at the Congress and had accused that the toolkit contained plans to defame PM Narendra Modi.
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Sambit Patra, Raman Singh, Toolkit, Congress, BJP
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Delhi Court Grants Bail To Climate Activist Disha After 6 Days Custody
A Delhi court on February 23 granted bail to the climate activist Disha Ravi in the controversial 'toolkit' case. Offering bail against two bail bonds of Rs 1 lakh each, the court observed that Disha had no criminal history. The bench added that the only message provided by Delhi police did not substantiate her links with the non-banned pro-Khalistani group ‘Poetic Justice Foundation.’ Notably, Disha was alleged for creating a ruckus by… read-more
Tags: Toolkit, Twitter Toolkit, Disha Ravi, Farmers Protest, delhi sessions court
Courtesy: NDTV
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Toolkit Case: Disha Appeals HC To Restrain Police Over Probe Data Sharing
Accused in 'toolkit' case, climate activist Disha Ravi on February 18 appealed the Delhi High Court to restrain police from sharing probe material to the media. Disha's petition also sought a restraining order on media from publishing any content from her private chats with any third party. Recently, Disha was arrested by the Delhi Police from Bengaluru for her alleged involvement in the ‘toolkit’ shared by Greta Thunberg showing solidarity… read-more
Tags: Delhi High Court, Disha Ravi, Toolkit, Farmers' Protest
Courtesy: The Tribune
