Centre’s order to remove selected accounts and posts is against ‘freedom of speech’, says X

Some of the selected social media accounts and posts have objected to the Centre’s Narendra Modi government. Elon Musk’s micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter) clashed with them. Although they agreed to remove the posts of some accounts in compliance with the government directives, X said that they do not agree with the possibility of fines and fines against the concerned persons. (Elon Musk).

The issue of conflict with the Modi government was revealed by X. According to them, ‘Special instructions have come from the Government of India, asking to take action against certain accounts and certain posts, which involve the question of large sums of money and imprisonment. By following the instructions only those accounts and posts will not be shown. But do not agree with this instruction 4. Because freedom of speech applies to the person and post concerned. (Modi Government)

X further informs that our previous position is maintained. Aud’s appeal against the Indian government’s order to block the account is still pending in court. Notice has also been given to the respective account holders informing about the policy rules of the company