Social media platform X has suspended the account of organisers associated with an upcoming New York event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, according to a report by Hindustan Times.
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X Suspends Account of Organisers of Mohan Bhagwat’s New York Event
The suspension has attracted attention because the account was reportedly being used to promote and share information about Bhagwat’s New York programme. The development has also sparked discussion around social media moderation and the policies governing accounts linked to public and political events.
Mohan Bhagwat, the Sarsanghchalak of the RSS, is a prominent Indian public figure whose speeches and overseas engagements often receive considerable attention among the Indian diaspora.
The reported action by X comes at a time when organisations connected
The reported action by X comes at a time when organisations connected with Indian communities abroad are increasingly using social media platforms to promote public programmes and cultural events. New York, home to a large Indian-American community, frequently hosts events involving prominent Indian personalities.
The specific reason for the account suspension has not been independently confirmed. It is also not clear from the available report whether the organisers have received a detailed explanation from X regarding the action.
The development has nevertheless brought renewed focus on the role of social media platforms in regulating accounts that promote public events involving prominent political and social figures.
