Social media platform X withholds some political posts in India after election commission order

A model of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is displayed outside the office of the Election Commission of India, ahead of the country's general election, in New Delhi, India, April 15, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo

(Reuters) - Social media platform X said on Tuesday it withheld some posts in India containing political speech from elected politicians, political parties, and candidates for office after the country's election commission ordered their takedown.

Elon Musk-owned X said it disagreed with the election commission's orders.