“How safe is it to be a satirist in India today?” Put that question to any AI platform and you’ll get shocking results. See what I got. India has recently cracked down on social media satire criticising Prime Minister Modi. In 2026, the government has used Section 69A of the Information Technology Act to block online satire, memes, and political commentary targeting Prime Minister, with individuals facing legal action, online harassment, and even threats to their lives fo...