Indian panel questions Meta over removal of PM Modi video

A parliamentary committee in India on Monday, August 3, 2026, sharply questioned executives from Meta over the brief removal of a video by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Facebook, with lawmakers demanding accountability beyond the company's apology. The incident, which the tech giant has attributed to a technical error, occurred amid heightened scrutiny of social media platforms' content moderation practices and compliance with Indian law.

During a meeting of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, Meta officials expressed regret over the incident and stated they were ready to apologize. However, multiple members of the committee, which is chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, argued that an apology was insufficient. According to sources, several members pressed for fixing responsibility and taking legal action against the officials responsible for the video's removal.

The controversy stems from a video message posted by Prime Minister Modi on July 23, in which he addressed students and promised stringent government action against examination paper leaks. The video was posted amid widespread protests led by the...