Platform X withholds some posts in India after ECI’s takedown order

The social media platform X (formerly Twitter) announced on Tuesday that it had restricted access to certain posts in India that included political statements from elected politicians, political parties, and candidates for upcoming polls following a takedown order from the country’s election commission.

The poll panel found that the objectionable posts were in violation of the model code of conduct.

According to a statement from X, in compliance with the orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the platform has withheld some posts for the remainder of the election period.

Owned by Elon Musk, X expressed disagreement with the orders.