Indian Parliamentary Panel Demands Apology from Mark Zuckerberg Over Modi Video Removal
An Indian parliamentary panel has issued a three-day ultimatum to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to apologize for the temporary removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Facebook. The panel, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has threatened to revoke Meta's 'safe harbour' immunity under the Information Technology Act if Zuckerberg fails to comply. The removal of the video is viewed by the panel as an 'attack on democracy.' Dubey warned that failure to apologize could result in a flood of first information reports against Meta and its officials in India. The panel's actions are part of a broader scrutiny of social media platforms and their content moderation practices.