India Orders X to Block 8,000+ Accounts, Citing Legal Concerns

The Indian government has directed X, formerly Twitter, to block over 8,000 user accounts within India. This directive raises concerns about censorship and free speech. X is complying to avoid penalties, including fines and potential jail time for local employees. The blocked accounts include those of international news organizations and prominent users. X stated it disagrees with the government's demands. The platform argues that blocking entire accounts is unnecessary and censors both existing and future content. This order comes amid ongoing legal battles between X and the Indian government. X is challenging government overreach regarding content suppression. Despite the disagreement, X will comply to maintain service accessibility in India.