THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V.D. Satheesan has written to Meta Platforms Inc., urging the social media major not to remove links to a satirical song linked to the alleged gold theft parody at the Sabarimala temple, warning that any takedown without a court order would amount to unconstitutional restraint on free speech.
In his letter, Satheesan referred to reports suggesting that the Kerala Police had approached social media platforms, including those operated by Meta, seeking the removal of links to the song titled “Pottiye Kettiye”, which has been circulating online in connection with the alleged disappearance of gold from the Sabarimala temple premises.
The Opposition leader noted that the Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police have registered a case in connection with the creation and circulation of the song.