X Blocks 8,000 Accounts in India After Government Orders – Here’s What You Need to Know

X blocked over 8,000 accounts in India. This move comes after the Indian government issued executive orders asking the company to restrict access to certain accounts in the country. The orders include accounts run by global media houses and well-known users. X has openly disagreed with this action, calling it censorship. However, the platform said it had no choice but to follow the orders, as not doing so could have led to heavy fines or even jail time for its Indian staff.

What Were the Orders?

The Indian government asked X to block several accounts from being viewed inside India. These included:

• Global news organisations
• Popular social media users
• Influential voices with large followings

X mentioned that no clear reason was given for this action. The government has not yet explained which laws have been violated or which posts were against the law.

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What X Said About It?

Even though X has followed the orders, the company has expressed concerns about censorship. It said:

“Blocking full accounts without specific reasons silences both present and future content, which affects free speech.”

X also said that such actions stop people from accessing important information, which is against the core purpose of social media. The platform wants the executive orders to be made public so that people understand what’s happening and who is responsible. But for now, legal rules stop X from sharing those orders.

What Can Affected Users Do?

Users whose accounts were blocked were asked to seek legal help independently. Due to legal limitations in India, the company cannot directly challenge these orders. However, it encourages affected users to approach the courts for justice.

Here are some free legal help platforms users can contact:

• iProbono India – i-probono.in
• National Legal Services Authority – nalsa.gov.in
• Karnataka Legal Services Authority – kslsa.kar.nic.in
• Supreme Court Legal Services – sci.gov.in/legal-aid

X said that it has notified affected users as per its own policy and urges them to explore their rights through these platforms.

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Caught Between Law and Free Speech: What Comes Next for X?

While X continues to follow Indian rules, it also opposes what it sees as unjust censorship. For now, the platform is stuck between obeying the law and standing up for free speech. The next steps will likely depend on how users respond legally and whether courts take up the issue.

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