Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has raised concerns over press censorship in India. The company revealed that the Indian government ordered the blocking of more than 2,000 accounts on the platform, including two accounts belonging to the international news agency Reuters. This move marks a significant development in the ongoing legal and censorship battle between X and the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
X expressed that it is ‘deeply concerned‘ about the Indian government’s directive, stating that they are exploring all legal options to challenge the order. The block has sparked widespread discussion about freedom of press and expression in India, given the inclusion of prominent news outlets in the action.
The Indian government’s Information Technology Ministry, however, denied issuing any new order to block the accounts of international news channels on X. This conflicting information has added complexity to the situation, keeping both users and observers alert.
This incident is the latest in a series of high-profile disputes between social media platforms and governments worldwide regarding:
- Content regulation
- User privacy
- Political influence
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