An Odisha-based social worker has accused Microsoft-owned LinkedIn of arbitrarily silencing his voice by permanently restricting his account, a move he says has devastated his livelihood, crippled his NGO, and left marginalized communities unsupported.

Speaking to The Kashmiriyat , Manoj Das, founder of the Sadaqat Welfare Foundation, said his account with over 36,000 followers was permanently restricted on March 11, 2025, despite receiving a written assurance from LinkedIn just six days earlier that no further action would be taken without evidence of a violation. He shared a copy of LinkedIn’s email dated March 5, 2025, in which the platform confirmed the restoration of his account and advised him that “any additional violation” would be required for further restrictions.

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