Public communication must not become political messaging
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's democracy requires impartial government machinery, but digital governance infrastructure like welfare databases and messaging platforms increasingly serve political purposes. Kerala High Court and Supreme Court examined cases of bulk WhatsApp messages sent through official systems during elections. Election Commission halted the government's 'Viksit Bharat Sampark' campaign in March 2024 for using official databases for political messaging, raising fairness concerns.
Key Entities
IndiaElection Commission of IndiaKerala High CourtSupreme CourtBJPViksit Bharat SamparkPrime MinisterGoogle Ads Transparency Centre