By Meta has restored a Facebook video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi after it was briefly blocked for users in India, with the company stating that the removal was the result of a technical error. The social media giant has also apologised for the incident, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The temporary restriction has drawn the attention of the Central Government, which is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident. While Meta has maintained that the video was removed unintentionally, officials are examining the explanation and the sequence of events that led to the brief unavailability of the content.
In a statement, a Meta spokesperson said the content had been taken down by mistake and was restored as soon as the error was identified. The company described the issue as a technical glitch and expressed regret over the unintended removal.
Meta releases a statement on blocking PM Modi’s video on Facebook.
“The content was removed in error and has since been restored.” says a Meta Spokesperson. pic.twitter.com/SZ082SY5kw
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Sources indicated that the government considers the matter significant and may seek further clarification from Meta regarding the incident. Officials are expected to examine whether the company’s explanation adequately addresses the issue.
According to reports, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) may also seek an explanation from Meta and Instagram officials over the temporary restriction placed on the Prime Minister’s video.
The video, uploaded on July 23, featured Prime Minister Modi’s message to Gen Z during a student protest linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). In his address, the Prime Minister outlined the government’s proposed measures to combat examination paper leaks and strengthen the integrity of the country’s examination system.
During the speech, Modi said the government planned to introduce stricter legal provisions against paper leak cases, including the establishment of fast-track courts and tougher punishments for those found guilty. He also said the government had taken steps to ensure that the academic year of nearly 22 lakh students was not disrupted and reiterated that protecting the future of young people remained a top priority.
Before the video was restored, Facebook users in India reportedly saw a message stating that the content had been withheld in the region following a legal request. However, Meta later clarified that the restriction was the result of an error rather than a deliberate action.
The video, which had already attracted millions of views, became accessible again after the issue was resolved.
