Why IT minister thinks India needs to urgently make laws to ‘regulate’ Netflix, Amazon Prime, Facebook, Instagram and other OTT/social media platforms

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw advocated for stricter regulations on social media and OTT platforms to combat vulgar content. He highlighted the lack of editorial oversight, contrasting it with traditional media, and emphasized the need for stronger laws reflecting India’s cultural sensitivities. Vaishnaw urged parliamentary and societal consensus on this issue.