The Indian government has summoned Meta's global head of public policy following the brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video from Facebook. Meta stated that the content was removed due to a technical error and has since been restored.
The video, posted on July 23, addressed the nation's youth amid ongoing protests over examination paper leaks. In the message, Modi assured students of stringent actions against such malpractices.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) expressed dissatisfaction with Meta's explanation, stating that the issue is "far from settled" and requires further discussion.
This incident has raised concerns about content moderation practices on social media platforms, especially regarding political figures. The government's summons to Meta underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in online content management.
As the situation develops, stakeholders are closely monitoring the dialogue between the Indian government and Meta to ensure that such incidents do not recur.