Assam: In a statement on microblogging platform Gogoi’s comments came in response to Ax’s decision to ban accounts linked to the ongoing farmer protests in India, following a request from the central government.
Expressing his concern over censorship of free speech, Gogoi stressed that censorship should never be the answer to dissent. He criticized the government for endorsing this approach in response to any form of protest. Gogoi reiterated his party’s solidarity with the farmers and pledged to carry their voice in their quest for justice.
Controversy over And there was a need to take action on the post. While complying with the orders, the platform expressed disagreement with the actions and maintained its stance in support of freedom of expression.
Despite blocking accounts and posts in India as per the orders, X highlighted its ongoing efforts to challenge the blocking orders through legal channels. However, the Forum underlined the importance of transparency, expressing concern over the lack of disclosure of executive orders due to legal restrictions. According to Ax, lack of transparency can lead to a lack of accountability and the ability to make arbitrary decisions.
