Mahima Kaul, India policy chief at Twitter, is resigning; Will relocate in March

New Delhi: Twitter’s public policy director for India and South Asia has resigned for other interests, the micro-blogging site confirmed in a statement. The company also advertised for the post of Public Policy Director – India last week.

This comes at a time when the San Francisco-based organization is in the final stages of receiving the Government of India on the issue of blocking and unlocking some handles regarding the farmers’ protest.

Sources said the resignation of the executive – who is in talks with the government – was not related to the recent controversy.

Monik Meche, VP, Public Policy, Twitter, said in a statement: “Earlier this year, Mahima Kaul decided to take a suitable break from her role as Twitter Public Policy Director for India and South Asia. It’s a loss for all of us on Twitter, but five After more than a year in office, we respect her commitment to the most important person in her personal life and her relationship. ” Kaul will remain in his role until the end of March and will support the transition, Meche added.

“The Public Policy Team acts as Twitter’s envoy to public policymakers, regulators, and civil society groups on public policy issues. We provide an open Internet, freedom of expression, privacy, online security, net neutrality, and data protection to further the interests of Twitter and our customers.” , We work as a #TwitterForGood team and provide guidance, resources and support for Twitter’s corporate social responsibility mission, “the company said in a statement to LinkedIn.

“As India-based Twitter’s public policy lead, it will help you develop and support public policy solutions to address high-tech issues. In particular, you will lead and create a team of public policy and philanthropic experts to protect and advance Twitter. Added other important performance areas.

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