The story so far
PM Modi Facebook video removal
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 5h ago
Meta mistakenly removed a Facebook video by PM Modi, later citing a technical glitch and restoring it. The Indian government rejected the explanation, summoned Meta executives, and Meta responded with enhanced safeguards for prominent accounts.
How it unfolded
1d ago
Government summons Meta executives again
2d ago
Meta assures additional oversight for PM Modi posts
3d ago
Government rejects Meta's explanation as unsatisfactory
3d ago
Meta removes PM Modi Facebook video, cites error
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Meta updates VIP account protocols after Modi video removal
Meta introduced new protocols for handling prominent individuals' accounts after the temporary removal of PM Narendra Modi's Facebook video on July 23.
The video was removed in error due to an automated mistake, not a government directive, and restored on July 28.
Meta expressed regret and is examining the reasons for the removal; the government is reviewing Meta's explanation.
A meeting between Meta's global officials and the Indian government is scheduled within 7-10 days to discuss policy and technical aspects.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →‘Removed in error’: Meta on blocking PM Modi's video on Facebook

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Full story →Meta apologises for removing PM Modi FaceBook video; Cites technical glitch, Government scrutiny demands explanation

Earlier · 1d ago
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Full story →After Row Over PM Modi's Video, Meta Writes To Centre, Outlines Safeguards
