{
  "id": 87401,
  "title": "Parliamentary panel takes tough stance on removal of Modi’s video from Facebook, seek accountability from Meta officials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/parliamentary-panel-takes-tough-stance-on-removal-of-modis-video-from",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-03T13:48:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/parliamentary-panel-takes-tough-stance-on-removal-of-modi-s-video-from-facebook-seek-accountability-from-meta-officials-11785764173648.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT has harshly criticized Facebook for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Modi's video addressing examination paper leaks. Several committee members questioned Meta officials, seeking accountability for the error. Meta officials acknowledged the mistake, stating the video was removed due to a technical issue and later restored. However, committee members emphasized the need for improved accountability rather than merely an apology. They also demanded legal action against the responsible officials. The committee is exploring actions Facebook has taken against objectionable content on its platform. The panel, chaired by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, will hear from representatives of Snapchat, Google, X (formerly Twitter), Meta, and YouTube. Home Secretary Govind Mohan and other senior officials attended the meeting. Earlier meetings focused on 'Self Reliance in Telecom Manufacturing Sector' and the 'Review of functioning of Prasar Bharati Organization'. Facebook restored Modi's video on July 28, apologizing for the error.",
  "summary": "Meta officials apologized, stating that the PM's video was briefly removed due to an error",
  "key_points": [
    "Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT harshly criticizes Facebook.",
    "Meta officials acknowledged the technical error in removing Modi's video.",
    "Committee demands legal action against responsible officials and improved accountability."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The parliamentary panel's tough stance signals a stricter regulatory approach, demanding accountability from social media giants like Meta and potentially setting a precedent for legal action against errant officials.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "Mark Zuckerberg should apologise for removal of PM Modi's video from Facebook: IT panel chief Nishikant Dubey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/mark-zuckerberg-should-apologise-for-removal-of-pm-modis-video-from",
        "published": "2026-08-03T14:58:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "‘Don't bow down to PM’: Arvind Kejriwal says Meta restricted his Facebook account; access now restored",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/dont-bow-down-to-pm-arvind-kejriwal-says-meta-restricted-his-facebook",
        "published": "2026-08-06T06:07:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}