India Withholds Some Political Posts After Poll Body’s Takedown Order

Elon Musk-owned X recently announced its disagreement with the election commission’s orders. The social media platform disclosed that it had withheld certain posts in India, containing political speech from elected politicians, political parties, and candidates for office following the commission’s directive. X emphasized the importance of transparency by calling on the Election Commission to publish all of its takedown orders going forward. India is set to embark on the world’s largest electoral exercise on Friday, with nearly a billion eligible voters participating.

This development marks a significant moment in the country’s democratic process. *(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed. )*