Anil Deshmukh asked state police cyber cell to keep tabs on WhatsApp groups to avoid rumors
Bombay:
Amid reports of Maharashtra BJP’s plan to launch a campaign to connect with voters in the state via WhatsApp, Home Secretary Anil Deshmukh hoped on Wednesday that it will not turn into a “university WhatsApp”.
“WhatsApp University” is a term that has emerged to refer to the rumor or circulation of fake content on the messaging platform.
The minister instructed the Maharashtra Police Cyber Cell to keep an eye on WhatsApp groups to prevent rumor and the spread of disinformation.
A report in a Marathi daily said the BJP state unit plans to connect 1.5 crore of voters by forming groups on WhatsApp.
“There is nothing wrong with connecting with citizens through #WhatsApp and I hope this #campaign does not result in #WhatsAppUniversity. @ MahaCyber1 Please keep a close eye on WhatsApp groups if they are used for deceive people and spread rumors, ”Mr. Deshmukh tweeted.
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