In a closely coordinated effort between intelligence agencies and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the Ministry on Monday ordered the blocking of 20 channels on YouTube and 2 websites spreading anti-India propaganda and fake news on the internet: Govt of India

The channels were used to post divisive content in a coordinated manner on topics like Kashmir, Indian Army, minority communities in India, Ram Mandir, CDS General Bipin Rawat, etc: Govt of India

These YouTube channels had also posted content on issues like farmers’ protests CAA protests & tried to incite minorities against Govt. It was also feared that these channels would be used to post content to undermine democratic process of upcoming polls in 5 states:Govt of India