The social media giant has raised concerns over the new IT rules, and says that new IT Rules are a threat to freedom of speech in India.

In response to the IT rules, Twitter said it will advocate for changes to elements of these regulations and continue constructive dialogue with the Indian government over the guidelines. “Right now, we are concerned by recent events regarding our employees in India and the potential threat to freedom of expression for the people we serve,” the company added in the statement, which arrives a day after the rules went into effect.

But, just as we do around the world, we will continue to be strictly guided by principles of transparency, a commitment to empowering every voice on the service, and protecting freedom of expression and privacy under the rule of law.

— Twitter Public Policy (@Policy) May 27, 2021

We, alongside many in civil society in India and around the world, have concerns with regards to the use of intimidation tactics by the police in response to enforcement of our global Terms of Service, as well as with core elements of the new IT Rules.

— Twitter Public Policy (@Policy) May 27, 2021

We believe that it is the collective responsibility of elected officials, industry, and civil society to safeguard the interests of the public.

— Twitter Public Policy (@Policy) May 27, 2021

Indian Ministry reply to – ‘New IT Rules Are A threat To Freedom Of Speech In India’

Press Release by Ministry of Electronics and IT in response to the statements made by Twitter Inc. pic.twitter.com/hQxCGuoEaG

— Ministry of Electronics & IT (@GoI_MeitY) May 27, 2021

The ministry further said that Twitter cannot dictate the laws and regulations in a country and that only the government has the authority to do so. The IT ministry’s response in fact threw the ball back in Twitter’s court by stating that the social media company is acting against the interests of Indians by not complying with the laws of the land, contrary to what it has claimed.

Let’s see where this scuffle ends!

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