Farmer's Protest Related Accounts Suspended By X: Elon Musk's social media company Among the suspended accounts are also the accounts of many prominent farmer leaders and their supporters. In fact, the Government of India had instructed X to suspend accounts and posts related to the farmers' protest. The Central Government had issued this order regarding the matter related to the 'Delhi Chalo Protest' of farmers.
X followed the orders of the Central Government by expressing disagreement
X accepted the Indian Government's orders to suspend accounts and posts related to the farmers' protest, but also expressed its disagreement in taking this step. X said that it has taken action following the instructions of the government and has also informed the users about this action.
X cited 'Freedom of Expression'
However, citing freedom of expression, Elon Musk's company has made it clear that “following the orders of the Central Government, the company will block these accounts and posts only in India. However, we disagree with these actions and believe that freedom of expression should extend to these posts as well."
On the request of the Home Ministry, the IT Ministry had issued the order
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued orders on February 14 and 19 under Section 69A of the IT Act on the request of the Home Ministry. On the request of the Home Ministry, orders were issued to temporarily close 177 social media accounts and web links to maintain law and order. The order to block accounts and links of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and some other social media platforms was issued by the Central Government.
Orders to close accounts only until farmer protests end
Both the blocking orders issued on 14 and 19 February are with conditions and have been issued for the duration of the farmer protest. After this, social media companies can restore these accounts and channels. Therefore, it can be assumed that after the end of the farmers' movement, these accounts are expected to be restored.
Today is the 10th day of the farmers' movement
Farmers agitation and protests are going on in the country. The farmers' protest started on February 13 and today is the 10th day of farmers protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border. Farmers are protesting across the country regarding the guarantee of MSP and several rounds of talks are going on between farmer unions and governments.
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