# MeitY urges platforms to act quickly on misleading content amid protests

> The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) on Thursday asked all social media intermediaries to give priority to complaints from authorised government agencies about content that could affect public order.

- Published: 2026-10-09T03:01:28.078Z
- Updated: 2026-10-09T07:30:27.937Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), advisory dated October 8 signed by MeitY Joint Secretary Ajit Kumar, advisory to social media companies

## How it developed

- 2026-10-09T03:01:28.078Z - Hindustan Times: [MeitY urges platforms to act quickly on misleading content amid protests](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/meity-urges-platforms-to-act-quickly-on-misleading-content-amid-protests-101791484891951.html)
- 2026-10-09T07:30:27.937Z - Times of India: ['Identify unlawful content, prioritise action': Govt advises social media platforms to swiftly act on posts related to protests](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/identify-unlawful-content-prioritise-action-govt-advises-social-media-platforms-to-swiftly-act-on-unlawful-posts-related-to-protests/articleshow/134815754.cms)

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