India has strongly criticized X (formerly Twitter) for labeling an official government website as a “censorship portal.” The platform argues that the site expands government control over online content, but Indian officials deny the claim.
Key Points:
- Legal Conflict Escalates:
X filed a lawsuit on March 5 in Karnataka, seeking to challenge the government’s website initiative. - Government’s Response:
India’s IT Ministry condemned X’s statement, calling it misleading and baseless. Officials argue that the website only helps tech companies comply with regulations. - Purpose of the Website:
The government states that the site is designed to notify tech companies about harmful content, not to issue blocking orders. - X’s Concerns:
X claims the website allows broad government censorship, giving multiple officials the power to remove content without proper oversight.
This dispute comes as Elon Musk prepares to expand his other ventures, including Starlink and Tesla, in India.
