Broadcast Bill threatens independence of press, curbs free speech: Congress

The Congress has said the proposed Broadcasting Bill is a “threat” to freedom of speech and independent media.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera took to ‘X’ on Friday to assert that the proposed Bill, titled Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, aims for an increased government control over content creators, ranging from social media influencers to independent news outlets and will “pave the way for excessive surveillance in the online world.”