A day after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat raised concerns over the lack of control on content in OTT platforms, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi expressed support for the statement, emphasizing that the government shares similar concerns.
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi assured that the government is already examining the issue of inappropriate content on OTT platforms. “We completely agree with that. This is a worldwide problem. The government will always think about that, and the concerned ministry will take action,” Joshi stated. He added that the authorities are working on the matter based on feedback received from various quarters.
In his annual Vijayadashami speech on Saturday in Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat voiced apprehension over the negative influence that certain content on OTT platforms is having on children and youth. Bhagwat pointed out that mobile phones have become widely accessible to children, and there is little control over what they watch. He warned that the propagation of poor values through these platforms is damaging the minds of Bharat’s younger generation.
Bhagwat highlighted the need for stricter regulations and legal monitoring to curb the “disgusting” content reaching homes through OTT platforms, especially content viewed by children. He urged for laws to be implemented to prevent the spread of perverted visual content and advertisements, stressing that the protection of societal values is a priority.
The RSS chief also noted that while there is a growing sense of self-pride in society, particularly among the youth, there is a pressing need to address the negative effects of unregulated content online.
As the government examines the issue further, the public awaits actions that may potentially regulate and control OTT content to ensure it aligns with decency and cultural values. Further announcements from the concerned ministry are expected in the coming weeks.
