Indian Envoy Critiques New York Times Article on IT Rules as Biased
Prejudiced and partisan opinion: Indian envoy on NYT article on IT rules
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Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India's ambassador to the United States, criticized a New York Times article on India's IT Rules, labeling it as 'prejudiced and partisan.' He emphasized the importance of balancing free speech and accountability while defending India's democratic values.
- 01India's envoy to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, dismissed a New York Times article as biased.
- 02Kwatra argued that the article mischaracterized India's IT Rules as censorship.
- 03He emphasized India's commitment to democracy and rights-based litigation.
- 04The envoy called for constructive dialogue on free speech and accountability.
- 05Kwatra criticized the framing of platform accountability as a simplistic debate.
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On May 5, 2023, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India's ambassador to the United States, responded to a New York Times op-ed by Arman Khan regarding India's Information Technology (IT) Rules. Kwatra described the article as 'prejudiced and partisan,' arguing that it inaccurately portrayed India's efforts to combat misinformation as censorship. He highlighted India's status as the world's largest democracy, noting its constitution, independent judiciary, and vibrant press. Kwatra stated that framing the issue as a conflict between free speech and censorship oversimplifies the complexities of platform accountability. He welcomed discussions aimed at finding a balance between free speech and accountability to enhance India's democracy, but criticized the article's approach as unconstructive.
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