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Updated November 20th, 2018 at 21:34 IST

EXCLUSIVE: In statement to Republic, Twitter says 'Smash Brahminical Patriarchy' not CEO Jack's view, still no official apology

Twitter has issued a detailed statement exclusively to Republic World on the controversy triggered by its CEO, Jack Dorsey, being photographed holding a placard that read 'Smash Brahminical Patriarchy' following a round-table

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A Twitter spokesperson has issued a detailed statement exclusively to Republic World on the controversy triggered by its CEO, Jack Dorsey, being photographed holding a placard that read 'Smash Brahminical Patriarchy' following a round-table during his ongoing visit to India.

Here is the full statement by Twitter exclusively to Republic World:

"Recently Twitter hosted a closed door discussion with a group of women journalists and change makers from India to better understand their experience using Twitter. One of the participants shared her experience as a Dalit woman and at the conclusion of the session, gifted a poster to Jack.

The sentiments expressed on the poster do not reflect the views of Twitter as a company or Jack as the CEO, and we regret that this picture has detracted from an otherwise insightful trip to India.

We are proud of the fact that Twitter is a platform where marginalised voices can be seen and heard, but we also have a public commitment to being apolitical. We realise that this photo may not accurately represent that commitment.

Twitter is a global platform that serves a global, public conversation and elevates a diversity of views, ideas, and perspectives. When our executives travel, they meet with a range of public figures from around the world that represent the diversity of the conversation on our platform. This recent trip to India was no exception and Jack and Vijaya met with leaders across the political spectrum, and from a range of religious and cultural backgrounds."

READ: Can Twitter Be A Socially Neutral Platform?

This is the second statement to be issued by the microblogging network in response to the controversy. The first one, issued not by the official Twitter handle, but by the Twitter India handle, was as follows:

READ: As An Indian I Am Disappointed At Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's 'Smash Brahminical Patriarchy' Placard 

READ: MASSIVE: 'Fit For Registration Of Criminal Case For Attempt To Destabilise The Nation': Top Government Officer Takes Note As Twitter Placard Controversy Grows Bigger

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Published November 20th, 2018 at 17:35 IST

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