Social Media Giant X Blocks 8,000 Accounts Amid Government Orders

Social media platform X has blocked 8,000 accounts in India following executive orders from the Indian government. X announced that while it is complying with the orders to avoid penalties, it disagrees with the government's demands and has expressed its opposition on its Global Government Affairs handle.

Social media company X announced on Thursday that it has blocked 8,000 accounts in India after receiving executive orders from the government.

The company mentioned that the orders demand the blocking of accounts, with potential penalties such as heavy fines and imprisonment for the company's local employees if not followed.

X stated that it is complying with the orders to restrict the accounts exclusively in India, despite its disagreement with the Indian government's directive, as declared on its Global Government Affairs social media handle.

(With inputs from agencies.)