India Restores TRT & Global Times Accounts after Short-Lived Block
In a sudden turn of events, India has restored the official accounts of Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT World and China’s state-run newspaper Global Times on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), just a day after they were suspended. The restoration comes amidst heightened tensions between India, Turkey, and China following India’s Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
TRT World, a Turkish public broadcaster, and Global Times, a Chinese government-run newspaper, were suspended from X in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The move was met with widespread criticism from both Turkey and China, with officials from both countries voicing their displeasure.
However, in a surprising development, the Indian government has now restored the accounts of both TRT World and Global Times, allowing them to resume their online activities. The move is seen as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic row between India and its Eurasian counterparts.
The suspension of TRT World and Global Times’ accounts came on the heels of India’s Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that left several people dead and many more injured. Turkey and China have been accused of supporting Pakistan, which has been blamed for the terror attack.
The diplomatic row between India and Turkey gained momentum after several Indians cancelled their trips to Turkey in response to the suspension of the TRT World account. The move was seen as a significant blow to Turkey’s tourism industry, which relies heavily on Indian tourists.
China, on the other hand, has been accused of supporting Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir issue, which has been a contentious topic between India and Pakistan for decades. The restoration of Global Times’ account is seen as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic row between India and China.
The suspension of TRT World and Global Times’ accounts was met with widespread criticism from both Turkey and China, with officials from both countries voicing their displeasure. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was among the first to react, stating that the suspension was a “clear example of hostile behavior” against Turkey.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian also reacted to the suspension, stating that the move was “unacceptable” and “hurtful” to China’s feelings. Zhao urged India to “immediately reverse” its decision and respect the sovereignty and dignity of China.
The restoration of TRT World and Global Times’ accounts is seen as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic row between India and its Eurasian counterparts. The move is likely to ease tensions between India and Turkey, and potentially between India and China as well.
In a statement, the Indian government said that the suspension of the accounts was “temporary” and was done to “comply with the provisions of the IT Act.” The government added that the restoration of the accounts was done after “due diligence” was conducted to ensure that the online content was in compliance with Indian laws and regulations.
The restoration of TRT World and Global Times’ accounts is likely to have significant implications for India’s diplomatic relations with Turkey and China. The move is seen as a significant gesture of goodwill and a step towards de-escalating tensions between the countries.
As the diplomatic row between India and its Eurasian counterparts continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the restoration of TRT World and Global Times’ accounts will impact the ongoing tensions. One thing is clear, however – the move is a significant development in the ongoing saga and is likely to have far-reaching implications for India’s diplomatic relations with Turkey and China.
