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Demand for censorship of OTT platforms, web channels in Rajya Sabha

Business Standard | 30/03/2022 03:11 PM | Click to read full article

Noting that there is a censor board for films but not for web channels, a BJD MP in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday demanded a law to bring in censorship for OTT platforms and web channels to cull out obscene scenes and content spreading religious hatred.

"Taking advantage of this, web channels are showing very obscene pictures and sometimes using very objectionable language (this) is having a very bad impact, particularly on the younger generation," he said.

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