Case against content creators for ‘defaming’ Nitin Gadkari amid E20 row

In Nagpur, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against several content creators, including YouTuber Manish Kashyap, accusing them of defaming Union Minister Nitin Gadkari over his critique of the government's E20 petrol-ethanol blend initiative. Kashyap, in response to the FIR, denied any false information in his video and stood by his criticism of the E20 program. This legal action highlights the tension between government officials and online critics, raising questions about freedom of speech and the consequences creators face for their commentary. The case underscores the broader debate over the regulation of online content and its impact on public discourse.