PM Narendra Modi's Facebook Video Restored After Meta Cites Technical Error
Meta has clarified that the sudden removal of a video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Facebook on Tuesday was the result of a technical error, confirming that the content has since been fully restored.
Meta has said a technical "error" caused the brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video in which he addressed India's Gen Z audience on the issue of the NEET paper leak. The company restored the video shortly after and acknowledged that its removal was unintentional, bringing an end to a brief controversy that sparked criticism on social media, as reported by TOI.
Video Temporarily Disappeared From Facebook
The video, described as Prime Minister Modi's first selfie-style message to Gen Z, became unavailable on Facebook for a short period on Tuesday. Users attempting to access it were initially unable to view the post, prompting questions about whether it had been removed or restricted. The video focused on the government's response to the NEET paper leak issue and was intended to communicate directly with young people. Facebook Blocked PM Narendra Modi’s Post Promising Strict Action Against Paper Leak in India, Claims BJP’s Tajinder Bagga.
Meta Attributes Removal to Technical Error
Responding to the incident, Meta said the content had been removed "in error" and was restored after the issue was identified. The company did not provide additional details about the technical problem but clarified that the video's disappearance was not intentional.
Political Reaction
The temporary removal drew criticism from several BJP leaders, who questioned why the Prime Minister's post had become inaccessible and sought greater transparency from the social media platform. According to reports, government sources also took note of the incident, with officials expected to seek an explanation from Meta regarding the brief restriction. PM Narendra Modi Promises More Strict Actions Against Paper Leaks in Video Message.
PM Modi's Facebook Video Restored
The post was restored within hours, allowing users to access it again. Meta's statement that the removal resulted from an error effectively resolved the immediate issue, although the brief disappearance generated widespread discussion online.
The video is part of Prime Minister Modi's recent outreach to young citizens, addressing concerns over examination paper leaks and highlighting the government's actions to curb such incidents. Its temporary removal came amid heightened scrutiny of content moderation practices on major social media platforms in India.
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