The Parliamentary Committee has demanded Mark Zuckerberg apologise within three days for briefly removing PM Modi's video, warning Meta could lose its safe harbour protection.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey described the brief deletion of Modi's video as an "attack on democracy"
Aug 05, 2026
10:44 am
What's the storyThe Parliamentary Committee on Communications and Information Technology has given a three-day deadline to Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg.
The committee has demanded an apology from Zuckerberg over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video on July 23, and action against those responsible for it.
If the Meta chief fails to comply, the company’s social media platforms may lose their safe harbour status in India, committee…
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