ThePrint ThePrintAM: What is the 'Digital Azadi' campaign launched by Youth Congress?
Apr 4, 2026
A rundown of the Youth Congress' 'Digital Azadi' legal aid portal and how it promises pro bono help for withheld content. Discussion of who can apply, types of support offered, and the campaign's nationwide rollout. Examination of alleged organized targeting, takedown cases, police data demands, and recent changes to IT rules that speed up removals.
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How To Use The Digital Azadi Portal
- Do submit complaints to the Digital Azadi portal to get legal help and platform engagement.
- The portal collects name, WhatsApp, platform handle, follower count and screenshots to route cases to IYC's social media and legal cells.
Campaign Focus On Small Town Creators
- The campaign targets small creators outside existing support networks, not just big influencers.
- IYC mapped state legal chairs and district coordinators to provide pro bono representation and follow-up across 24 states.
What Support Digital Azadi Offers
- Do seek multi-pronged support: legal aid, direct platform engagement and national amplification.
- IYC promises pro bono lawyers, platform outreach, national amplification and organisational pressure as a package.