Taking advantage of this situation, YouTube managed to increase its popularity by launching “Shorts” and Instagram* – “Reels”, which repeat the popular TikTok format. According to technology expert Nikhil Pahwa, these platforms have quickly captured the vacant market share.
The ban was not an isolated incident. India has since banned hundreds of Chinese apps, reflecting a broader shift in political sentiment. The ban has undoubtedly changed India’s social media landscape, as some users, like one cited in the AP article, have easily adapted to platforms like Instagram*.
*Belongs to Meta, who is recognized as an extremist and banned in the Russian Federation
Source: Ferra
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