Meta restores Prime Minister’s post after government seeks explanation over content removal
New Delhi (Economy India): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned Meta’s Global Head of Public Policy after the social media company removed a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to official sources.
The move follows concerns over the removal of a post in which the Prime Minister addressed the youth and outlined the government’s commitment to tackling paper leaks and strengthening the examination system.
Meta Admits Error, Restores Content
Responding to the controversy, a Meta spokesperson acknowledged that the content had been removed mistakenly.
“The content was removed in error and has since been restored,” the company said in a statement.
The post is now available again on Facebook.
IT Ministry Seeks Explanation
Sources said the IT Ministry has called Meta’s Global Head of Public Policy to explain the circumstances surrounding the removal of the Prime Minister’s post.
The incident has drawn attention to content moderation practices on major social media platforms and their handling of posts from public officials.
Post Related to Student Outreach
The video was originally posted on July 23, during ongoing student protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
In the message, Prime Minister Modi assured young people that the government would take strict measures against paper leaks and work to strengthen the integrity of competitive examinations.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Ministry Involved | Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) |
| Company | Meta (Facebook & Instagram) |
| Issue | Removal of PM Narendra Modi’s Facebook post |
| Meta’s Response | Content removed in error and restored |
| Government Action | Meta’s Global Head of Public Policy summoned |
| Post Topic | Government action against paper leaks |
Why It Matters
The episode highlights the increasing scrutiny of content moderation by global technology platforms operating in India. It also underscores the government’s emphasis on platform accountability, transparency, and the responsible handling of content related to public institutions and elected representatives.
(Economy India)
