
Questions Raised in Parliament's Monsoon Session About Removal of PM Modi's Video by Meta
A parliamentary standing committee questioned Meta officials over the removal of PM Modi's Facebook video. Meta expressed regret, citing a technical error.
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On Monday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology discussed the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video against the examination paper leak. Meta officials stated that the video was removed due to a technical error. However, committee members demanded accountability beyond mere expressions of regret, with some calling for legal action against the concerned officials. The meeting included representatives from Meta, Google, X, Snapchat, and YouTube, along with Home Secretary Govind Mohan. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has also summoned Meta regarding this matter.