The Indian government has plans to classify social media creators as 'digital news broadcasters - according to the nonprofit site RestofWorld
https://restofworld.org/2024/india-influencers-news-broadcasters-2024-bill/
On July 26, the Hindustan Times reported that the government plans to tweak the proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, which aims to combine all regulations for broadcasters under one law
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Creators and digital rights activists believe the potential legislation will tighten the government's grip over online content and threaten the last bastion of press freedom for independent journalists in the country.
Creators using hashtags like #KillTheBill are making videos to educate their followers about the proposal.
While there's no clarity on the government's next move, the proposed legislation would require social media creators to register with the government, set up a content evaluation committee that checks all content before it is published, and appoint complaint handlers > all at their own expense. Any failures in compliance could lead to criminal charges, including jail term
Over 785 Indian creators have sent a letter to the government seeking more transparency in the process of drafting the bill