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Degree of freedom of expression enjoyed in India from 2006 to 2024 (index out of 10)
Degree of freedom of expression India 2006-2024
According to the Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI), the degree of freedom of expression prevalent in India has steadily declined since 2014. As of 2024, the South Asian democracy scored **** on a scale of *** in this aspect. An increasing trend of censorship of government critics including news outlets and social media platforms has emerged since 2014.
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Bertelsmann Stiftung. (January 31, 2024). Degree of freedom of expression enjoyed in India from 2006 to 2024 (index out of 10) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1420536/india-degree-of-freedom-of-expression/
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