Thread by @tushantin

To everyone in #India and around the world:

If tech giants we rely on can purge the sitting President of the USA over arbitrary rules to alter public narratives (and this is only "one" of their many issues), they can do the same to other countries and their people. (1/7)

We must not allow our own communications to depend on them, and must seek measures to defend ourselves from their vested interests and political subversions, starting by being self-reliant. (2/7)

By allowing these multinational corporations to dictate who gets to say what in our own countries, we risk foreign powers controlling our narratives for us and influencing our own democracies without our consent. (3/7)

They do not have our best interests and liberties in mind, it's always about their self-interests. Remember how #Apple attempted to undermine pro-democracy #HongKong protestors on #CCP's behalf. It is now doing the same by being antagonistic against #Parler. (4/7)

Whatever your political views, we could at least agree that no other country should our own democracies. It's a modern form of Imperialism, especially considering these companies readily invest in totalitarian countries that regularly violate human rights. (5/7)

This has never been just about American politics. We know from history how much American politics impacts the rest of the world through its businesses and foreign policies. We must be vigilant about this too. They've proven to pose a threat to our nations and culture. (6/7)

I can only "hope" that we get to see ourselves head towards a more prosperous and independent future, that we can build with our own hands. No matter where we live.

Stay safe, and vigilant, my fellow netizens. (7/7)