The YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh accuses the state government of silencing criticism by blocking its social media accounts. Party spokesperson Putta Siva Shankar says the move followed a campaign exposing alleged irregularities in the DSC teacher recruitment process, but the party will continue its campaign on other platforms.

  • YSRCP accuses govt. of blocking its social media accounts
  • Party highlights alleged discrepancies in DSC recruitment process
  • Blockade will not deter YSRCP’s campaign; legal action pending

At a rally in Tadepalli, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) spokesperson Putta Siva Shankar accused the Andhra Pradesh government of attempting to silence dissent by blocking the party’s, its supporters’, and a media house’s social media accounts. The claim follows a sustained campaign by YSRCP that raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the DSC teacher recruitment process.

Shankar cited alleged appointments of candidates without appearing for the TET, deviations from reservation norms, and issues related to the sports quota as key points that sparked public debate. He said that as criticism intensified, the state Cyber Crime Wing approached Meta, resulting in restrictions on accounts linked to YSRCP.

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Despite the restrictions, YSRCP said it would continue to pursue the DSC issue and shift its campaign to other platforms. The party also plans to seek restoration of the affected accounts through Meta and will provide legal assistance to its supporters and social media influencers whose accounts were blocked.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such incidents raise critical questions about digital democracy in India. Government-imposed blockades on social media not only stifle political opposition but also threaten citizens’ right to free expression and access to information.

“Blocking social media accounts is not just a tactic to suppress political dissent; it undermines democratic discourse.”
Did You Know?: Over 80% of Indian citizens use social media, and between 2019 and 2023, more than 15% of accounts were reported blocked by the government.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can YSRCP’s blocked accounts be restored?
A1: The party has announced legal steps to restore them via Meta.

Q2: Have other political parties faced similar blockages?
A2: Several parties have experienced restrictions in recent years, though this case is specifically tied to the DSC controversy.