Twitter Shows Leh As Part Of China; India Warns Against Misrepresentation

The government has given a stern warning to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The Indian Govt has conveyed its disapproval over the misrepresentation of the Indian map. They asserted that any attempt by the micro-blogging platform to disrespect the country’s sovereignty and integrity is totally unacceptable.

In a strongly-worded letter, Electronics & IT Ministry Secretary, Ajay Sawhney has warned Twitter. He wrote that such attempts not only bring disrepute to the company but also raises questions about its neutrality and fairness as an intermediary.

Electronics & IT Ministry Secretary, Ajay Sawhney, writes to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey conveying strong disapproval of Govt over misrepresentation of India’s map

It mentions that such attempts not only bring disrepute to Twitter but also raise questions on its neutrality, fairness https://t.co/G5e0iVwmTf

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2020

Electronics & IT Ministry Secretary, in his letter, asked Twitter to respect sensitivities of Indian citizens. It states that any attempt by Twitter to disrespect sovereignty and integrity of India, which is also reflected by the maps, is totally unacceptable and also unlawful.

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2020

The IT secretary, in his letter, has reminded Twitter that Leh is the headquarter of Union Territory of Ladakh and both Ladakh as well as Jammu and Kashmir are integral and inalienable parts of India, governed by the Constitution of India.

Twitter soon responded to the letter. A Twitter spokesperson said they remain committed to working with the government of India. “We respect the sensitivities involved and have duly acknowledged the letter,” the spokesperson said.

Twitter remains committed to working with the Government of India. We respect the sensitivities involved and have duly acknowledged the letter: Twitter spokesperson https://t.co/9niHFFMiUn

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2020

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