Social Media Showdown: India vs Platform X

The Indian government has issued executive orders to Social Media Platform X to block over 8,000 accounts within the country. These accounts include international news organizations and prominent users. Platform X disagrees with the orders and is pursuing legal options.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-05-2025 23:13 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 23:13 IST
Social Media Showdown: India vs Platform X
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Social Media Platform X has found itself at odds with the Indian government following executive orders mandating the blocking of over 8,000 accounts.

The affected accounts, which include international news organizations and high-profile users, are to be withheld in India alone.

Platform X disagrees with the government's demands and is exploring all possible legal avenues to challenge the orders.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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