End social media ban on Kashmir’s several news outlets: Sajad Lone

Srinagar, Mar 3: Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone on Tuesday strongly urged the administration to immediately unblock the Facebook and Instagram handles of several prominent Kashmir-based media outlets, including Greater Kashmir, Kashmir Life and Rising Kashmir.

As per KNS, Lone described these institutions as “responsible” and “mature,” highlighting their long-standing credibility and contribution to informed public discourse. He cautioned that their sudden disappearance from key social media platforms risks creating a vacuum in the digital information space.

“Their absence will do more harm,” Lone asserted, noting that when credible and accountable platforms are sidelined, the space they leave behind is often occupied by unknown and unverified entities, potentially undermining the cause of a free and responsible media. Calling the move counterproductive, Lone urged the administration to review the decision without delay and restore the blocked handles, emphasizing that a vibrant democracy depends on the presence of credible, balanced and accessible media institutions.