India Restores X Account of Turkey’s TRT & China’s Global Times
In a sudden turn of events, India has restored the official X (formerly Twitter) accounts of Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT World and the Chinese government’s Global Times after suspending them on Wednesday morning. This move has sparked a mix of reactions, with some seeing it as a significant development in the ongoing tensions between India and its neighboring countries, while others have expressed concerns about the implications of this decision.
The news of the restored accounts comes on the heels of a tumultuous few days, during which India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The attack, which killed several security personnel, was widely condemned by the international community, and India accused Pakistan of being behind the heinous act.
In the aftermath of the attack, Turkey and China have been accused of supporting Pakistan, with some nations even calling for them to take concrete action against the terrorist organization. As tensions continued to rise, India took the unprecedented step of suspending the X accounts of TRT World and the Global Times, citing “technical issues” as the reason.
However, it appears that these technical issues have been resolved, and the accounts are now available in India once again. The TRT World account has been restored with over 2.5 million followers, while the Global Times account has been restored with over 1.5 million followers.
Notably, the restoration of these accounts comes at a time when India has been facing significant backlash from the Turkish government. Several Indians have cancelled their trips to Turkey in response to the country’s perceived support for Pakistan, and there have been calls for a boycott of Turkish products.
The decision to restore the accounts has also sparked concerns about the implications for Indian national security. Critics have argued that by allowing the accounts to be restored, India is sending a message that it is willing to tolerate the spread of misinformation and propaganda.
In a statement, a government spokesperson said, “India is committed to upholding the principles of freedom of expression and the right to information. We believe that these principles are essential for a healthy and functioning democracy. However, we also recognize the need to take measures to prevent the spread of misinformation and propaganda, particularly in times of crisis.”
The spokesperson went on to add, “We have taken a careful and measured approach to the situation, and we believe that our decision to restore the accounts is in the best interests of the nation.”
The restoration of the X accounts of TRT World and the Global Times is a significant development in the ongoing saga between India and its neighboring countries. As tensions continue to rise, it will be essential for India to strike a balance between upholding the principles of freedom of expression and protecting national security.
In the meantime, it remains to be seen how India will respond to the ongoing crisis, and whether the restoration of the accounts will have any implications for the country’s relations with Turkey and China. One thing is certain, however: the decision to restore the accounts has set off a firestorm of controversy, and it will be a topic of discussion for weeks to come.
