Delhi Police crackdown on X over anti-Modi posts
Analysis based on 31 articles · First reported Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The crackdown may increase regulatory scrutiny on social media platforms in India, potentially affecting their operational costs and user engagement. However, the event is localized and unlikely to have significant broader market impact.
The India — Delhi Police have issued notices to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and several X accounts, demanding the removal of allegedly derogatory, malicious, and defamatory content targeting constitutional authorities, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during protests led by the India — Rashtriya Janata Dal (CJP) over the NEET paper leak. The police have also sought account holder details and data preservation. Officials clarified the action is routine and not specifically related to the CJP protests, though the content emerged during that period. The police have also identified over 400 social media handles allegedly linked to Pakistan spreading fake narratives. Similar takedown notices are being sent to Meta Platforms — Instagram. The CJP has warned of further demonstrations, alleging police harassment of students.
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