"Social Media Giant X Admits to Removing Accounts Linked to India Farmers' Protests"

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) admitted to taking down accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers' protests in India after receiving "executive orders" from the Indian government, which were "subject to potential penalties, including imprisonment". The platform stated that it disagreed with the government's actions and maintained that "freedom of expression should extend to these posts". The farmers have been protesting since 13 February, demanding floor pricing for their crops, and have been met with heavy barricades and police deployment as they attempt to march to Delhi. The government's clampdown on social media posts has drawn criticism from opposition parties and activists, with ongoing talks between the unions and the government yet to reach a consensus.