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Centre summons Meta again over PM video removal
NDTV··5 Aug
The Centre summoned Meta public policy head Joel Kaplan and an Instagram technical official for August 5-6 meetings, the second summons in a week. The dispute follows brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's July 23 video on exam paper leaks during CJP protests. Officials want a written apology and an explanation of the technical glitch or algorithms involved.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Social media users can expect sharper government pressure whenever political posts disappear, even briefly, from major platforms.
- Creators and parties posting official videos should track how algorithmic or moderation glitches become regulatory flashpoints.
- Anyone relying on safe-harbour rules can note lawmakers linking apologies to continued liability protections.
What's Happening
- The Centre summoned Meta public policy head Joel Kaplan and an Instagram tech official for August 5-6 meetings, the second summons in a week.
- The row follows brief removal of PM Modi's July 23 video on exam paper leaks during CJP protests; officials want a written apology and an explanation of the glitch or algorithms.
- IT panel chair Nishikant Dubey said Mark Zuckerberg must apologise or safe harbour could be at risk, with CSAM concerns also raised.
Why Platform Moderation Decisions Draw Government Scrutiny
- Intermediary safe harbour in India depends on due diligence and cooperation with lawful takedown and transparency expectations.
- Brief removals of high-profile political content amplify trust questions even when platforms later restore posts.
- Parliamentary IT panels increasingly pair content disputes with broader child-safety and moderation accountability demands.
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