Nadeem Farooq says Twitter blocked his account for 12 hours
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 31 December 2019
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Nadeem Farooq Paracha, a prominent journalist, faced a 12-hour Twitter account suspension for sharing an article on India's history. He expressed his frustrations through a humorous post addressing the platform's decision.Summary
ISLAMABAD — Author and journalist Nadeem Farooq Paracha has said that Twitter blocked his account for 12 hours for posting an article on how India is rewriting its history books.
In a Facebook post, Paracha said: “Twitter locked my account for 12 hrs because an article I posted on how India is rewriting its history books ‘violated Twitter Rules.’”
In a left-hand compliment, Paracha offered his apologies to Twitter.
“Sorry @Jack bhai. Modi is the bestest, most wonderfulest, tolerantest, democratist, peacefulest man in the wholest widest world. In fact he’s a deity. Please don’t lock my account again. Jai Hind.”
Twitter locked my account for 12 hrs because of an article I posted on how India is rewriting its history books. Sorry @Jack bhai. Modi is the bestest, wonderfulest, tolerantest, peacefulest man in the wholest widest world. Please don’t lock my account again. Jai Hind.
— Nadeem Farooq Paracha (@NadeemfParacha) December 31, 2019
Photo: Twitter (@NadeemfParacha)
Key Points
- Nadeem Farooq Paracha's Twitter account was suspended for 12 hours.
- The suspension was due to a post on India's history reforms.
- Paracha humorously apologized to Twitter and made sarcastic comments about Modi.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding historical narratives in India.
- Paracha is known for his critical views on social and political issues.
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