As India prepares for its upcoming elections, with over 1 billion eligible voters, the issue of freedom of expression and censorship remains a contentious topic. Social network X, formerly known as Twitter, owned by Elon Musk, has been at the center of this controversy after being ordered by the Election Commission to remove political posts from elected politicians, parties, and candidates.
X has disagreed with the orders, arguing that freedom of expression should extend to political speech. The platform has notified affected users and appealed for transparency in publishing removal orders. However, as the election intensifies, India is cracking down on dissenting voices, particularly targeting Hindu nationalists who support Prime Minister Modi.
Recently, Christian institutions have also been pressured to remove religious elements and practices. This highlights the challenges facing India as it heads into the election period. Musk is set to visit India to discuss plans for manufacturing Tesla vehicles with Modi. Despite these issues, the Indian government remains committed to upholding democratic values and ensuring a fair and free election process.
