The controversy centers on the recent removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which discussed government measures against examination paper leaks. Meta officials, led by Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, met with MeitY Secretary S Krishnan to clarify that the disappearance of the video for several hours was the result of a technical error. However, lawmakers remain unconvinced by the platform's explanation.
Nishikant Dubey, head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications, has taken a firm stance against the company. He asserts that by actively managing content distribution, Meta operates as a publisher rather than a passive intermediary. The committee has threatened to revoke the company’s safe harbor status under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act if Zuckerberg fails to formalize his apology. Beyond the specific incident regarding the Prime Minister, officials cited a broader pattern of negligence concerning child safety and the failure to address abusive content, noting that legal challenges and FIRs are mounting against the platform across various Indian states.
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