Iltija Mufti Considers Legal Action Against Meta for Account Withholding
Ever since Elon Musk took over, banning social media accounts became common: Iltija Mufti
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Iltija Mufti, a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir, is contemplating legal action against Meta for withholding her Twitter and Facebook accounts. She claims this trend has intensified since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, impacting her ability to address public issues and raise awareness about governance.
- 01Iltija Mufti plans to take legal action against Meta for her withheld social media accounts.
- 02She alleges a pattern of silencing dissenting voices in Kashmir since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.
- 03Mufti's accounts were withheld shortly after criticizing the Chief Minister's remarks on a liquor ban.
- 04The ban on her accounts hinders her ability to engage with the public on important issues.
- 05Mufti's recent social media activity, including a video of separatist leader Geelani, has drawn police attention.
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Iltija Mufti, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir, announced her intention to pursue legal action against Meta for withholding her Twitter and Facebook accounts. She stated that such actions have become more frequent since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. Mufti emphasized that she received no prior notice regarding the account suspension and is unable to contact Meta to resolve the issue, leading her to consider legal recourse as the only option. With approximately 50,000 followers, Mufti has been an outspoken advocate for rights issues and a critic of the regional government. She expressed concern that the ban on her accounts is part of a broader pattern aimed at silencing dissenting voices in Kashmir, particularly following her criticism of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remarks on a liquor ban. The timing of her account suspension, occurring shortly after her press conference, raises questions about potential political motivations. Mufti also faced scrutiny after posting a video of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, which led to police actions based on allegations of promoting separatist ideology. She remains prepared to clarify her position if required by law enforcement.
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The withholding of Mufti's accounts could hinder political discourse and public engagement in Kashmir, affecting how issues are raised and addressed in the region.
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