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India's IT Ministry Summons Meta Over Removal of PM Modi's Post on Exam Paper Leaks

Published July 28, 2026 at 10:33 AM UTC

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The Indian government has escalated its engagement with social media giant Meta after a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was taken down from its platforms. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta officials on Wednesday to seek an explanation for the removal of the Prime Minister's post, which discussed strict action against those involved in leaking examination papers. The post, published on Facebook and Instagram, had urged decisive measures to protect the integrity of exams and the future of students. Meta's content moderation systems flagged the post, possibly for violating policies on sensitive or misleading content, but the removal has triggered a sharp response from the government. Officials argue that the post was factual and in the public interest, and that its deletion raises questions about the transparency and accountability of automated moderation. The summons is the latest in a series of interactions between the Indian government and major tech platforms over content regulation. India's IT Rules, 2021, require social media companies to respect legal requests and maintain due process. The outcome of this meeting could set a precedent for how political speech is handled on global platforms in India.