Meta has apologised after Facebook briefly blocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video message on the NEET paper leak issue. The company said the video was removed by mistake and is now restored. The incident has even led the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta’s global head of public policy, according to PTI. “The content was removed in error and has since been restored,” a Meta spokesperson said, as quoted by ANI.
The video showed PM Modi addressing students and parents over the NEET paper leak controversy. He assured them that the government would take stronger action against paper leaks and bring stricter laws to prevent such incidents in the future. In the video, the Prime Minister said the Union Cabinet would discuss proposed measures in Parliament. He added the government would try to get the Bill passed.
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“I know that paper leak is not an ordinary issue. It is very painful for lakh of students and their guardians,” PM Modi said.
He also spoke about plans to set up fast-track courts and introduce tougher punishment for those involved in paper leaks. “On the 19th July, the results were declared. I directed the departments today to establish a fast-track court. The departments presented me with the resolution late at night. This resolution, along with the provision for a fast-track court and harsh punishment, will be discussed in the cabinet tomorrow. After the suggestions of cabinet colleagues, it will be finalised, and since the second week of Parliament is starting from Monday, efforts will be made to get that bill passed in the House as soon as possible.”
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The incident has added to the scrutiny Meta is facing in India. The company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, recently received notices from the government on other issues as well. These include WhatsApp’s proposed username feature and concerns over child sexual abuse material (CSAM) advertisements on Instagram.
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