I've watched people I care about lose real savings following confident, polished advice from an influencer who clearly never had to face any consequence for being wrong -- that gap between influence and accountability feels like it needs to close.
India's Consumer Protection Act was already amended in 2022 to specifically require influencers to disclose material connections in endorsements, with penalties up to 50 lakh rupees for violations -- accountability already exists in law, and the ongoing debate is really about enforcement capacity, not a legal gap.
Should social media require Aadhaar verification before allowing an account?
Should India prioritize rapid industrialization over agricultural protection?
