Fact-checking Dhruv Rathee’s claims about ‘Authoritarianism’ in India #politics

In recent weeks, popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has sparked controversy with his videos discussing the idea of ‘dictatorship’ in India. According to a report by News 18 on April 13, 2024, Rathee’s videos have garnered over 40 million views, raising questions about the state of democracy in the country.

While some have criticized Rathee for his portrayal of India as a dictatorship, others argue that he is simply highlighting concerns about the country’s democratic trajectory. As one commentator noted, “How can you say that India is a dictatorship? To be fair, Dhruv Rathee never said that. He only said that India is on the way to becoming one.”

The article also delves into comparisons between India and Germany, with Rathee being based in Germany and having a large Indian following on YouTube. The discussion touches upon press freedom and democracy ratings, as well as recent comments by the German government on Indian internal affairs.

To read more about the debate over ‘dictatorship’ in India, visit News18’s full article at the provided link.
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