- A Facebook post by Narendra Modi vanished, with Meta citing an error before restoring the video related to the NEET issue.
- A parliamentary panel has summoned representatives of major social media platforms on August 3 to discuss regulation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post addressing youth amid protests was removed due to a glitch, according to Meta. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta’s global head of public policy, deeming the company’s response unsatisfactory.1
A Meta spokesperson stated, “content was removed in error and has since been restored.”
The government insists the issue is “not settled and done,” prompting a parliamentary panel to summon social media representatives on August 3 to discuss regulation.2
Sources indicate that the government suggested Meta improve its content moderation tools to prevent future errors. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Indian government and social media platforms regarding content regulation and accountability.
“Meta's removal of the video related to the NEET issue has raised concerns, prompting the Ministry to take action. The upcoming meeting on August 3 will involve major social media platforms to address the regulation of digital content.”
