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Kerala police file FIR against UP YouTuber over controversial video content
Kerala authorities have registered a first information report against a Uttar Pradesh-based content creator over allegations of communal content. The development has triggered a political row, with the BJP accusing the state's Chief Minister of practising selective secularism.
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Kerala police have filed a case against YouTuber Amrit Singh Darren following complaints about allegedly communal video content, a move that has drawn sharp political reactions in the southern state. The FIR was registered after Chief Minister VD Satheesan posted about the police action on social media, highlighting the Kerala government's stance on such matters.
BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has criticized the development, accusing Chief Minister Satheesan of practising "selective secularism." The BJP leader's remarks suggest the party views the action as politically motivated or inconsistent with how similar incidents are handled in other contexts.
The case against the YouTuber centres on allegations that his video content violated laws against communal incitement and hate speech. Such cases have become increasingly common as state governments move to regulate online content deemed inflammatory or designed to promote communal discord.
The incident reflects broader tensions over how social media content is policed in India and the competing narratives around free speech and hate speech prevention. Political parties frequently clash over the application of such laws, with opposition groups often alleging selective enforcement based on political considerations.