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Government rejects Meta's Facebook video removal excuse
The Times of India··29 Jul
The Centre rejected Meta's explanation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video was removed due to a technical error, with government sources calling the response not reasonable and the issue far from settled. IT ministry secretary S Krishnan said the removal of content from the Prime Minister's verified handle was extremely disturbing and should never have happened.
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What It Means For You
- Social media users should note that even verified government accounts are not immune to sudden, unexplained content removal.
- Anyone following India-Big Tech relations will see this as part of a broader push for platform accountability.
- Citizens relying on official communication channels may see stricter rules emerge for how platforms handle government content.
What's Happening
- The Centre rejected Meta's explanation that PM Modi's Facebook video removal was a technical error, calling it not reasonable.
- IT ministry secretary S Krishnan said the removal of content from the PM's verified handle should never have happened.
- MeitY has sought further details from Meta and plans a detailed technical meeting on how the error occurred.
What the Removed Video Was Actually About
- The video, posted on July 23 during the CJP protests, had Modi promising fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
- It also addressed the government's steps to protect the academic year of nearly 22 lakh affected students.
- The controversy prompted Parliament questions about police use of Meta smart glasses to monitor student protesters.
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