Make use of social media as 'blessing', don't turn it into 'curse': Punjab CM

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jun 30 2019 | 3:35 PM IST

On Social Media Day, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh urged people to make use of the platform as a "blessing" and not turn it into a "curse".

He stressed that social media should be used for the good of mankind.

"In times when social media is being used for spreading hate speech & fake news, let us promise to use it wisely to connect & celebrate the impact it has had on global communication," Singh said on Twitter.

"Let's make use of social media as a blessing & not turn it into a curse," he said.

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First Published: Jun 30 2019 | 3:35 PM IST

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