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Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) alleges that the Indian government instructed the social media platform to take action on certain accounts and posts. The government has yet to respond to these claims. In a statement released by X’s Global Government Affairs on Thursday, the company expressed disagreement with the directive. It asserted that posts should not be restricted based on freedom of expression. Nevertheless, X indicated it would adhere to the government’s directive.

The statement stated:

“The Indian government has issued executive directives mandating X to take action on particular accounts and posts, with potential penalties such as substantial fines and imprisonment.”

The statement affirmed:

“We will comply with the directives by withholding these accounts and posts within India; nevertheless, we assert our disagreement with these measures and uphold the belief that freedom of expression should encompass these posts.”

X mentioned that a petition challenging the government’s directive was still awaiting resolution.

Additionally it added:

“Aligned with our stance, a writ appeal contesting the Indian government’s blocking directives remains unresolved. Additionally, we have notified the affected users of these actions in accordance with our policies.”

Last June, the Karnataka High Court dismissed X’s petition challenging the government’s directives to block specific social media accounts and tweets. The court imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the company for failing to comply with the Indian government’s directives.

Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said the high court had upheld the government’s stand on the matter. adding that:

“the law of the land must be followed.”

X’s statement read:

“Due to legal restrictions, we are unable to publish executive orders, but we believe that making them public is essential for transparency. This lack of disclosure can lead to a lack of accountability and arbitrary decision-making.”