Twitter has recently submitted a written apology to a parliamentary panel for hurting the sentiments of people of India by showing Leh as a part of China in its geo-location service, BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi said on Wednesday, adding the company has been directed to rectify the error by November 30.
Ms Lekhi told PTI: “Twitter has now given us a written apology on an affidavit for Ladakh being shown in China. They have apologised for hurting Indian sentiments and have sworn to correct the error by November 30, 2020.”
Ms Lekhi said Twitter’s apology has come in the form of an affidavit signed by Damien Karien, Chief Privacy Officer of Twitter
She said: “This is inadequate. It is not just a question of sensitivity. It is against the sovereignty and integrity of India.”
After the meeting, a Twitter spokesperson had said the geo-tagging fault was resolved swiftly.
He said: “We are committed to openness, transparency around our work and will remain in regular touch with the government to share timely updates.”
