Meta apologises to Indian parliament over takedown of Modi's video, lawmakers demand answers
Meta told India's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology that a Modi Facebook video was removed by mistake, while committee members pressed for accountability.
Meta appeared before India's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology and offered an apology, saying a technical mistake led to the deletion of a Facebook video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The hearing also featured officials from Google, YouTube, X, Snapchat, as well as representatives of the Union Home Ministry and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Committee members contended that the apology did not address the broader implications and demanded that the companies be held accountable for the lapse.
The incident underscores ongoing friction between Indian regulators and major digital platforms regarding content oversight. Lawmakers emphasized the need for transparent policies to prevent future errors. The session reflects the growing scrutiny of tech giants by Indian authorities.
Why it matters
It shows how India is tightening oversight of global tech firms and demanding responsibility for content decisions.
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