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X's trending topics criticizing India have been turned upside down by Indian users and are now highlighting the West's flaws and flaunting India's achievements.
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phrase “what's wrong with india” began trending on X on March 12, spurred by posts highlighting issues such as poverty and crime.
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Some users claimed that recent negative comments on social media about India were being promoted by unfair algorithms.
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Users in India have jumped on board with this trend, using the same phrase to highlight India's beauty while ironically pointing out problems in the US and other countries.
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Posts criticizing India have reportedly gained momentum following the March 1 gang rape of a Spanish tourist in Dumka, Jharkhand. The incident sparked outrage online with posts declaring India the “rape capital of the world”. A few days later, other negative posts appeared on X, including some that were less flattering. Depiction of safety and health in the country.
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Indian X users argued that the alleged bias in the X algorithm highlights the platform's role in shaping perceptions. The range of reactions is: humorous memes A sharp comment about double standards.
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To counter this trend, users in India are using the satirical “What's Wrong with India?” Posts started flooding into X.
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The official MyGovIndia, run by the Indian government, has also joined in, publishing news articles using the phrase. india's progress in various fields.
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Why it's important:
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The incident highlights the potential for social media algorithms to amplify negative discourse and raises important questions about bias and transparency. The reactions of Indian users demonstrate the power of his community online to challenge harmful stereotypes and reclaim their own narratives.
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