Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan has issued an apology after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook video was mistakenly removed for several hours.
The video, in which the Prime Minister addressed students on exam controversies and paper leaks, was unavailable for 5–6 hours before being restored.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has demanded a formal apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg within three days, warning that his immunity and protection could be withdrawn if he fails to comply.
The Committee also raised concerns about Google India, citing investor losses of over ₹48 lakh through fraudulent apps, and urged government action against its leadership.
Meanwhile, government sources revealed that Zuckerberg has apologised for the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content, and shortcomings in platform safety. Officials argued that Meta may not qualify for safe harbour protections under India’s IT Act, as its algorithms actively amplify content rather than act neutrally.
Meta admitted to spending significant sums to boost certain categories of content and expressed regret over those decisions. The company’s executives have been summoned for further discussions on accountability, moderation, and compliance with Indian laws.
