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'Technical glitch' isn't enough: MeitY summons Meta over removal of PM Modi's Facebook post
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Fusion42 · 28 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Ministry of Electronics and IT summoned Meta after a Facebook post from PM Modi's verified account was briefly removed, rejecting the company's 'technical glitch' explanation and demanding systemic safeguards and detailed technical accountability. The government is seeking assurances that verified accounts of prominent public figures will be protected against erroneous algorithmic takedowns.
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India is moving from platform apologies to demanding algorithmic transparency and systemic safeguards. If you build content moderation, trust, or safety tools for social platforms operating in India, you now have a clear regulatory buyer and a demonstrated enforcement pattern.
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