on 22 February 2024, reports emerged that the Indian government requested X (Twitter) to block posts and accounts related to the ongoing farmers' protest.

on 22 February 2024, reports emerged that the Indian government requested X (Twitter) to block posts and accounts related to the ongoing farmers' protest.

X, while complying with the government's order, expressed disagreement and stated its commitment to upholding freedom of expression.

X, while complying with the government's order, expressed disagreement and stated its commitment to upholding freedom of expression.

The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, and online platforms play a crucial role in enabling it.

The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, and online platforms play a crucial role in enabling it. 

Blocking content, especially without due process, can raise concerns about censorship and stifle dissent.

Blocking content, especially without due process, can raise concerns about censorship and stifle dissent.

Govt have the responsibility to maintain public order & prevent harmful content, but such efforts shouldn't infringe upon freedom of expression.

Govt have the responsibility to maintain public order & prevent harmful content, but such efforts shouldn't infringe upon freedom of expression.

According to Article 19(1)(a), all citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression.

According to Article 19(1)(a), all citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression. 

This implies that all citizens have the right to express their views and opinions freely.

This implies that all citizens have the right to express their views and opinions freely.

Indian government's request violates freedom of speech has raised many questions and concerns all over the world.

Indian government's request violates freedom of speech has raised many questions and concerns all over the world.

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