TWITTER asked to appear before Parliamentary Committee on June 18 over new IT Rules - Full details here

Twitter has been asked by the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Information and Technology to appear before them on June 18 at 4 pm after a tussle with the central government over new IT rules.

"Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology asks Twitter to appear before them in Parliament Complex on June 18 on safeguarding citizens’ rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms incl special emphasis on women security in digital space," ANI tweeted.

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As per a report by ANI, Twitter will give representation on how to prevent misuse of social media and online news on June 18.

"To hear the views of representatives of Twitter followed by evidence of representatives Electronics Technology `Safeguarding citizens` rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space`," Parliamentary Panel agenda read, as per ANI.

The centre has recently given final notice to Twitter for compliance with new IT rules. Meanwhile, after repeated letters and communications from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on the new IT rules, Twitter has assured to comply with the new rules.

"Twitter has been and remains deeply committed to India, and serving the vital public conversation taking place on the service. We have assured the Government of India that Twitter is making every effort to comply with the new Guidelines, and an overview on our progress has been duly shared. We will continue our constructive dialogue with the Indian Government," Twitter spokesperson quoted saying by ANI.