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Swara Bhaskar’s X Account Permanently Suspended: All about ‘Gandhi, we are ashamed…’ post that triggered row
Actress Swara Bhaskar's X account was permanently suspended due to alleged copyright violations related to two images. She criticized the decision on Instagram, suggesting mass reporting aimed to silence her and suppress her freedom of speech.
Bollywood actress and political commentator Swara Bhaskar has again created stirs on the social media following the permanent suspension of her X account over a post on Mahatma Gandhi. Sharing the news on Instagram, she called the decision “ridiculous and untenable.”
Bhaskar's X account was suspended due to alleged copyright violations linked to two specific images.
Take a look at her post:
One image shared by Swara Bhaskar displayed a well-known protest slogan in Hindi: “Gandhi, we are ashamed; your killers are still alive.”
The other was a photo of her child waving the Indian flag on Republic Day, with the child's face concealed. Questioning how these could be considered copyright violations, Bhaskar suggested that mass reporting might have contributed to her suspension, calling it an attempt to silence her.
Swara reacts
She urged X to reconsider its decision, stating, “If these tweets have been mass reported, it is an effort to harass me and suppress my freedom of speech.”
"If these tweets have been mass reported they are aimed to harass the user I.e. myself and are aimed at suppressing my freedom of speech and expression," the post adds.
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Earlier in November, during Maharashtra Elections 2024, Swara Bhasker questioned the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the Anushakti Nagar assembly seat count.
If these tweets have been mass reported, it is an effort to harass me and suppress my freedom of speech.
Swara Bhasker took to X, saying, “In #AnushaktiNagar vidhaan sabha after a steady lead by @FahadZirarAhmad of NCP-SP...rounds 17, 18, 19 suddenly 99% battery charger EVMs are opened and BJP-supported NCP-Ajit Pawar candidate takes lead. How can machines that have been voted on ALL day long have 99% charged batteries? Why do all 99% charged batteries give votes to BJP and its allies [sic]?”
Key Takeaways
- Social media censorship is a growing concern for public figures expressing political views.
- Copyright violations can be subjectively interpreted, leading to potential abuse of reporting mechanisms.
- The intersection of freedom of speech and social media policies remains a contentious issue.
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First Published:31 Jan 2025, 08:52 AM IST
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