Delhi Riots 2020 and Social Media Role
February 2020
The 2020 Delhi riots during anti-CAA protests highlighted new dimensions of communal violence in the digital age. Social media platforms were used to spread inflammatory content, coordinate attacks, and amplify rumors. The riots resulted in 53 deaths and raised questions about the role of digital platforms in modern communal violence. The incident demonstrated how contemporary communal tensions intersect with political protests and digital mobilization.
UPSC Angle: Expected questions focus on social media regulation, digital governance, hate speech online, and modern patterns of communal mobilization. Important for understanding contemporary challenges in communal violence prevention.