Post Assam exodus should responsible controls be put on social media in India?

Mass text and audio-visual messages via social media platforms created such panic that people from the north east, understandably, made decisions to protect themselves. Mass paranoia set in - apparently, this is what the people behind the mass mailings wanted. Their idea was to lend support to Muslims in India, and to disturb peace. Given the largest internal exodus ever, should there be more stringent laws - both before and after posting of content that aims to threaten peace in India?

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seram neken | Aug 23, 2012

without stringent laws, we cant control the vast numbers of internet users. nowadays people of all hues use the social networking sites. a few people use these..

Zuhaib Ahmad | Aug 22, 2012

As far as the need for stringent laws is concerned, i would agree that people behind such wily tactics should be given exemplary punishment but as far as lending..

Ashim Sunam | Aug 22, 2012

Yes, the government should be very strict while dealing with sensitive issues. We do not want any similar exodus, which is a brain child of a third nation to..

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Damini Dawar | Aug 22, 2012

Putting a lid on a pressure cooker does not mean that steam will not try to escape. One should try to resolve the core issues to get a handle on the situation in..

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