Nepal Protest: Social Media Ban or North–South Divide? | NEXT IAS

Описание: Nepal’s violent protests over a social media ban left 19 dead and forced top resignations, but the real issue runs deeper — digital dependency. In the Global South, political debates rely on Western platforms that shape narratives and trends. This raises a paradox: regulation feels like censorship, but no regulation means foreign control over local politics and security. A classic case of “digital colonialism.” The big question — should India take this as a wake-up call to build its own platforms for true digital freedom and sovereignty?

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