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Meta Blocks PM Modi Video; India Summons Executives, Meta Cites Error
Meta briefly removed a Facebook video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing students on the NEET issue, citing a technical error. The video was restored shortly after. India's IT Ministry summoned Meta's global executives, stating the company's explanation was not reasonable. Meta has apologized for the removal, attributing it to a glitch. The incident involved the removal and subsequent restoration of the video, prompting government action and an apology from Meta.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 9 · Right 5 n = 15
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9 votes, 10 outlets): Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi) · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (5 votes, 7 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote), Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer