Social media platforms not getting banned, Twitter not accepting new guidelines
Google, Facebook and Whatsapp have shared the details with IT Ministry.
On May 26, IT Ministry had asked the social media platforms to update about the information as per the new digital rules. As of now Google, Facebook and Twitter have shared the details with the IT Ministry.
Social media platforms were asked to share the details of Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person and Grievance Officer with the IT Ministry. However, Google, Facebook, Whatsapp, Kuo, Sharechat, Telegram and LinkedIn have shared the details but Twitter yet has to share the details with the IT Ministry.
On Thursday, Twitter called the visit by Delhi Police to its offices as a form of "intimidation". The statement met with vociferous protests from both the government and the Delhi Police. The government called it "totally baseless, false and an attempt to defame India", whereas Delhi Police said "the statement was mendacious and the police has designed to impede a lawful inquiry".
