Cyberspace: The New Frontier for Anarchist Propaganda

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis cautions about cyberspace tools potentially hacking young minds, spreading anarchist ideas. He emphasizes the need to educate children about cybersecurity to combat this new threat that replaces traditional armed Maoism with psychological manipulation through digital platforms.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issued a stark warning on Friday concerning the potential for digital tools to 'hack' young minds, spreading anarchistic ideas that threaten societal stability.

Speaking at the launch of Cyber Awareness Month, Fadnavis remarked on the diminishing threat of armed Maoism in Maharashtra, while highlighting a more insidious danger: psychological manipulation through cyberspace.

The Chief Minister underscored how online platforms can manipulate and influence young people, stressing the importance of early cybersecurity education. He called for vigilance against 'urban Maoism,' the growing challenge posed by digital propagandists to India's constitutional integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)