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Meta calls removal of PM Modi's Facebook video an error
The Times of India··28 Jul
Meta said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first selfie video on Facebook, addressing Gen Z over the NEET paper leak controversy, was briefly taken down due to an error and has since been restored. 'The content was removed in error and has since been restored,' a Meta spokesperson said, as quoted by ANI.
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What It Means For You
- Citizens following official communication from leaders get a reminder that even verified accounts can be affected by platform errors.
- It shows the government is willing to summon tech company officials when official content is affected, a form of accountability.
- Anyone relying on social media for official announcements sees why independently verifying such messages can matter.
What's Happening
- Meta said Prime Minister Modi's Facebook video addressing the NEET paper leak issue was briefly removed in error and later restored.
- The video assured stricter action against paper leaks, including a push for fast track courts and a new Cabinet resolution.
- The government has reportedly summoned a Meta official following the video's temporary disappearance from the platform.
A Government Message, Briefly Muted by a Platform Glitch
- The video was Modi's first selfie style address on Facebook aimed directly at younger citizens amid the protests.
- Meta did not specify the technical reason behind the removal, only confirming it was an error.
- The episode followed weeks of scrutiny over how platforms moderate political content during periods of civic unrest.
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