A general view of the Twitter India’s office at Crescent building in New Delhi. — AFP
Twitter Inc called the visit by police to its Indian offices on May 24 a form of intimidation in its first public comments on the matter.
The social network reiterated its commitment to India as a vital market, but signaled its growing concern about the government’s recent actions and potential threats to freedom of expression that may result. The company also joined other international businesses and organisations in criticising new IT rules and regulations that it said “inhibit free, open public conversation”.
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