In a significant move, the government has urged media outlets and social media platforms to refrain from spreading false and manipulated content related to the upcoming Ram Temple inauguration event. The grand ceremony, set to take place on January 22, will witness the pran-pratishtha of Lord Ram Lalla. The pre-consecration rituals commenced a week prior, starting on January 16. However, in the lead-up to the ceremony, fraudulent links claiming to offer VIP tickets and Ram Temple prasad have surfaced on social media.
The advisory issued by the information and broadcasting ministry highlighted the observation of “certain unverified, provocative, and fake messages” circulating, particularly on social media platforms. The government expressed concerns that such misinformation could potentially disrupt communal harmony and public order. The advisory emphasizes the responsibility of social media platforms to exercise due diligence and avoid hosting, displaying, or publishing such misleading information.
E-commerce giant Amazon found itself in the spotlight as it received a notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority for removing the listing of ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prashad.’ Amazon assured that it is taking appropriate action against such listings in accordance with its policies, aligning with the government’s efforts to curb the spread of misinformation.
A notable incident involved a fake QR code shared via WhatsApp, promising instant VIP tickets for the pran-pratishtha event. The Temple Trust promptly clarified that the pran-pratistha event is by invitation only, and the Trust itself issued invitations to select guests. This clarification came in response to the widespread sharing of the fake QR code, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media platforms.
As the nation eagerly anticipates the historic Ram Temple inauguration, authorities are actively working to ensure that the event unfolds smoothly without any disruptions caused by misinformation. The government’s advisory serves as a reminder for the public to exercise caution and verify information from reliable sources, especially in the age of widespread social media communication.
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