Amritpal Singh BANNED From Instagram and Twitter

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Alright, let’s dive into what’s happening with Amritpal Singh. We’ve discussed him before, recognizing his impact. Recently, both Twitter and Instagram have suspended Amritpal Singh’s account. This isn’t new for Sikhs or Sikh activists, and likely won’t be the last time, as these platforms frequently ban accounts. It’s almost a rite of passage, signaling you’re on their radar. Amritpal Singh is just the latest victim of these bans.

It’s interesting to see accounts pushing for bans. Why isn’t the state stepping in? They’re stopping his accounts, but is that enough? Some view Amritpal Singh negatively, questioning his influence on the youth. A clip from ‘Voice of Punjab’ highlights India’s irritation. All he asked was whether people respect Sikhs as Sikhs or as Hindus with long hair. If they can’t respect Sikhs, what respect can they expect in return?

‘Voice of Punjab’ seems very anti-Amritpal Singh and anti-Sikh. I don’t think Amritpal Singh said anything wrong in that clip, despite attempts to portray him as a hate-monger. Regardless, his account is banned. This isn’t isolated. The ‘Free Jaggi Now’ account, advocating for Jagtar Singh Johal, was also suspended. Someone questioned Elon Musk’s promise of free speech on Twitter, asking why an innocent British national’s account was suspended. Thankfully, it’s back up now. These accounts often get suspended, flagged, and then reinstated. But why do they get banned in the first place? It might only be banned in India, which is strange. This could indicate state government pressure.

Why are they afraid of what these accounts are saying? His brother’s account was also blocked in India due to legal demands. It’s a low bar for democratic countries to target Scottish citizens for speaking the truth. People on Twitter are asking why these accounts are deactivated. It often happens at the government’s behest. Elon Musk promised free speech and transparency, but he admits that social media companies engage in heavy censorship, sometimes under explicit government direction. Google, for instance, frequently makes links disappear.

Elon Musk aimed to change this, but these companies still operate at the behest of the governments where they operate. In India, Facebook and Twitter must comply with government requests to maintain their revenue streams. It’s alarming how much these countries demand. Elon is revealing that even Google is told to remove links. Glenn Greenwald noted how, when Democrats controlled the House, Congress, and the White House, they openly threatened big tech CEOs to censor more or face punishment. Governments dislike social media unless it pushes their narratives. This came to light with the Twitter Files.

Even during the Farmer’s Protest, Instagram blocked the Sikh hashtag. They later unblocked it, citing a mistake and promising to investigate. This caused significant outcry in 2020. However, they continue to block activist accounts without the same backlash. It’s wild. Even Jazzy B, a major musician, got blocked, raising public awareness. Elon has been releasing the Twitter Files, revealing emails and suppressed information by Twitter’s board and moderation teams. This includes the US government asking Twitter to remove content related to COVID coverage that they disliked, discrediting dissenting doctors and experts. Twitter had a secret blacklist and complied with FBI requests to protect their ad revenue.

It’s alarming that the mainstream media hasn’t covered the Twitter Files extensively. The focus isn’t just on COVID suppression but on the extent of government oversight. At the pandemic’s onset, the Trump administration sought help from tech companies to combat misinformation, including conspiracies about 5G towers and panic buying. Meetings included Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. All social media companies seemingly bow to whoever is in charge. The Indian government will suppress Amritpal Singh’s account or any Sikh activist account if they disagree with their message. They might dislike arguments for Sikhs to stop drinking alcohol or learn about their history.

Twitter uses AI to filter misinformation, aiming to control harmful content. They have AI, machine learning, and contractors. However, these contractors often lack contextual knowledge. They follow a rubric, blocking content that fits certain criteria. Twitter employees can’t be expected to understand every world event, but when they moderate unfamiliar topics like the Sikh struggle, it creates a one-sided debate. I wrote about this in 2021, suggesting we shouldn’t rely solely on platforms like Twitter and Instagram. We need alternative channels that are less government-regulated, like Mastodon or self-hosted websites.

Elon is revealing more about government suppression of doctors and researchers during COVID. He’s showing that governments paid Twitter millions to censor information. India likely does the same. Ideally, all government requests should be public. When a tweet is corrected or removed, it should state the reason and whether it was at the request of a government. This level of transparency is crucial. I’m thinking of solutions to prevent content from being taken down constantly. Even educational music videos are being blocked in India. How do we combat this overreach? Technologies like Mastodon, Telegram, and potentially Plankton offer ways to decentralize resources.

Every Instagram post should be mirrored on a website using something like Plankton, ensuring it continues to exist. This functions like BitTorrent, with everyone hosting a part of the website. The biggest challenge is that Twitter and Instagram have massive reach. Self-hosted websites have limited audiences. We need backups and ways to communicate those backups. We must continue fighting with Twitter and Instagram, raising awareness. The fact that entire accounts can disappear with the snap of a finger is alarming.

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updated_at 31-07-2025
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