Centre not ready to let Meta off over PM Modi Facebook post removal, summons firm for high-level talks

The Centre is not ready to let Meta off the hook over the brief restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post, with the social media giant set to face high-level policy and technical discussions with the government within a week. Officials said the government remains dissatisfied with Meta’s explanation and wants a detailed account of the incident along with assurances against future lapses.

The government has summoned Meta’s public policy head after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post on July 23, addressing India’s youth and promising stringent measures against exam paper leaks, was briefly restricted by the US-headquartered social media company.