Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on social media and messaging platforms about a viral message regarding new telecom rules, in which it is being claimed that the Government of India has implemented new telecom rules, under which there will be government monitoring on calls and SMS. According to this message, posts made on social media and personal conversations will also be monitored by the government, and writing anything against the government can lead to a jail sentence.
PIB disclosed fake news
Regarding the truth of this viral message, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that it is completely misleading. PIB said on its official Twitter account that the Government of India has not implemented any such rule and has rejected such claims. According to PIB, the information being spread on social media is false and baseless.
What is the truth?
In fact, during the discussion of new telecom rules, telecom operators have demanded to bring OTT (Over-the-Top) apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram under the purview of telecom law. The aim is to regulate these platforms like other telecom services by implementing the same law. However, this demand has been misrepresented on social media, due to which fake information is spreading.
How to avoid misleading messages?
- Check the authenticity of the message: After reading any viral message, it is necessary to check its authenticity.
- Do not forward: Avoid forwarding misleading or rumoured messages to others.
- Verify the source: If you get a suspicious message, check its source and get information from official sources.
Conclusion
It is important to be vigilant to avoid fake information spreading on social media. One should check the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and other government channels to get correct and official information about any new rule from the government. The spread of misleading information creates confusion in the society.
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