The 2020 Delhi riots have sparked controversy regarding how they are portrayed on platforms like Wikipedia. The platform fails to mention Tahir Hussain and his anti-Hindu crimes, instead framing the events as an anti-Muslim pogrom while accusing others, like Kapil Mishra, of Instigating. When questioned about these omissions, Wikipedia editors reportedly stonewalled inquiries, and co-founder Jimmy Wales bypassed requests for clarification. Similar criticisms arise regarding the Godhra train burning case, where Wikipedia undermines even court findings. Larry Sanger, another co-founder, has claimed that Wikipedia is no longer an independent or unbiased source, suggesting it has been influenced by leftist editors and administrators.

Despite its portrayal of neutrality, Wikipedia’s narrative favours only the leftist perspective. The platform’s close ties with Google and organizations like the Tides Foundation raise concerns about potential biases in funding and narrative shaping. This funding network indirectly supports narratives such as the Afro-Dalit theory through NGOs in India, contributing to social unrest. Furthermore, sources that challenge this narrative are often dismissed or blacklisted, with even police reports and court verdicts labelled as unreliable. This situation accumulating as a new phase of digital colonization, where control over online information can shape global perceptions of complex issues.

About The Speaker:

Nupur J Sharma is a management graduate from Symbiosis. After running her business for years, she decided to leave that behind. She has been the editor-in-chief of OpIndia for the past 5 years and her prime focus is documenting persecution of Hindus. She has published a fact-finding report on the Delhi anti-Hindu riots of 2020 which is available on Kindle. She has also done seminal work in documenting the persecution of Hindus across the globe.