· Company action
X withholds accounts in India under government orders during farmers' protest, says it disagrees
What he said or did
X's Global Government Affairs account said the Indian government had issued executive orders to act on specific accounts and posts, and that we will withhold these accounts and posts in India alone; however, we disagree with these actions.
Background
The blocking orders were issued under Section 69A of the IT Act on 19 February 2024 during farmers' protests; X said non-compliance carried potential fines and imprisonment.
Official response
No official government statement was reported; media cited a Hindustan Times report that MeitY ordered 177 accounts and links blocked across several platforms.
Sources
- Business Today22 Feb 2024
- Newslaundry22 Feb 2024
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