Many users have complained that their social media accounts are either blocked or face restrictions in India. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCYX has said it will withhold certain accounts after a request by the Indian government. “The Indian government has issued executive orders requiring X to act on specific accounts and posts, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment,” the Global Government Affairs account representing X on the platform said. X, formerly Twitter, has millions of users in India. Many users have complained that their social media accounts are either blocked or face restrictions in India.

Source: The Express Tribune February 23, 2024 12:29 UTC