Key facts
- X will publish the reasons for government restrictions on online content.
- This transparency initiative by X has reignited a dispute with the Indian government.
- An activist claims Indian authorities impose content restrictions approximately every 68 seconds.
Elon Musk's social media platform X will begin to make the reasons for government restrictions on online content clearly visible, reigniting a long-standing conflict between the company and New Delhi. The dispute centers on the Indian government's increasing control over social media platforms. According to one freedom-of-speech advocate, these government curbs on online content are now occurring with a frequency of approximately every 68 seconds. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration has been noted for tightening its grip on social media.