Subhashree Sahu Says ‘Indian Creators Deserve Equal Treatment and Fair Moderation’, Claims Meta Promoting ‘Naxal Linked Accounts’
Instagram creator Subhashree Sahu has appealed to Meta after her account, which had over 1.3 million followers, became unavailable following an alleged Community Guidelines violation. In an X post, Sahu accused Meta and Instagram of not caring about genuine Indian creators and said, 'Indian creators deserve equal treatment and fair moderation.' Meta’s response remains awaited.
Instagram creator Subhashree Sahu has publicly appealed to Meta after her Instagram account was removed from the platform, accusing the company and Instagram of failing to treat genuine Indian creators fairly. In a post on X, Sahu said, "Meta, instagram doesn’t seem to care about genuine Indian creators. They even banned a video of PM Modi ji during the Cockroach Janta Party protest, and promoting Naxal linked accounts. Indian creators deserve equal treatment and fair moderation. @Meta @instagram #Restoresubhashreesahu"
The post has put the spotlight on Sahu's Instagram suspension and her demand for what she describes as fair moderation. Her account became unavailable on August 14 after an alleged Community Guidelines violation, with no specific content or activity publicly identified as the reason for the action. Subhashree Sahu Instagram Account Suspension: Creator Appeals to Meta, Seeks Fair Review After 1.3 Million-Follower Account Removed.
Subhashree Sahu Demand 'Equal Treatment and Fair Moderation' for Indian Creators
Meta, instagram doesn’t seem to care about genuine Indian creators. They even banned a video of PM Modi ji during the Cockroach Janta Party protest, and promoting Naxal linked accounts. Indian creators deserve equal treatment and fair moderation. @Meta @instagram… pic.twitter.com/1Y8haRd7hj
— Subhashree Sahu (@Subha_Jpeg) August 17, 2026
Subhashree Sahu Appeals To Meta
Following the removal of her Instagram account, Sahu directly tagged Meta and Instagram on X and asked the company to review the decision. "Meta, please review this suspension. Years of work, a genuine community, and a creator’s voice shouldn’t disappear without clear communication or a fair chance to appeal," Sahu wrote.
She also asked users to amplify her appeal. Sahu's latest post does not identify the specific Instagram guideline that she believes was incorrectly applied. Meta has also not publicly disclosed, based on the information available, the specific content that allegedly resulted in the account's removal. Subhashree Sahu Instagram Account Reportedly Removed for Community Guidelines Violation.
Sahu Raises Questions Over Fair Moderation
Sahu's latest statement focuses primarily on what she sees as unequal treatment of Indian creators. In her X post, she alleged that Instagram had "banned a video of PM Modi ji during the Cockroach Janta Party protest" while also referring to the promotion of "Naxal linked accounts".
These are allegations made by Sahu. The available information does not independently establish the circumstances surrounding the content or accounts she referenced. Her central demand is that Indian creators receive what she describes as "equal treatment and fair moderation" from Meta and Instagram.
Instagram Account Had Over 1.3 Million Followers
Before it became unavailable, Sahu's Instagram account had more than 1.3 million followers. The account's removal therefore affects a substantial online audience built around her creator activity.
The specific content or activity that allegedly triggered Instagram's action has not been publicly identified. Sahu's appeal has instead shifted attention toward whether Meta will review the decision and provide an opportunity for the account to be restored.
What Happens To Her Paid Subscribers?
Sahu also reportedly had nearly 6,000 paid Instagram subscribers before the suspension. Her subscription was priced at INR 399 per month. At 6,000 subscribers, that would amount to approximately INR 23.94 lakh in gross monthly subscription revenue.
This is only a calculation based on the reported subscriber figure and subscription price and does not represent her actual earnings after platform fees, taxes or other deductions. The suspension has consequently raised questions about the status of her paid subscriber community and what happens to active subscriptions following the removal of her account.
Meta Review And Account Restoration
It remains unclear whether Meta will restore Sahu's Instagram account following her appeal. The creator has asked the company for transparency and a fair review but has not publicly disclosed further details about the alleged Community Guidelines violation.
There is also no confirmed information on whether the account has been permanently removed or could be reinstated following a review. For now, Sahu's appeal marks the latest development after an Instagram account with more than 1.3 million followers became unavailable.
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