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X Complies With Indian Government Order to Block Over 8,000 Accounts

The social media platform, while protesting the directive as censorship, has begun restricting access to accounts within India, citing legal pressures and potential penalties.

Elon Musk owns the social media platform X
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India has mounted a sweeping crackdown targeting social media accounts of Pakistani politicians, celebrities and media organizations amid heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
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Overview

  • X, formerly Twitter, has started blocking more than 8,000 accounts in India following executive orders from the Indian government.
  • The accounts include those of international news organizations and prominent users, with X labeling the move as censorship and a threat to free speech.
  • The company stated that non-compliance could lead to severe fines and imprisonment for its local employees, forcing it to comply under protest.
  • X criticized the lack of transparency, noting that the government often provided no evidence or justification for the takedown requests.
  • The platform is exploring legal challenges while encouraging affected users to seek relief through Indian courts.