# Parliament Demands Zuckerberg's Apology Over PM Modi Video

- Topic: india
- Source: The Times of India
- Published: 2026-08-03
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/meta-ceo-zuckerberg-must-apologise-parliamentary-panel/articleshow/132841740.cms
- Language: en
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A parliamentary committee has called for Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg to apologize for removing a video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The committee also warned of stripping Meta of its safe harbor protection if the apology is not forthcoming.

## Key takeaways

- The parliamentary committee criticized Meta's handling of the PM's video, calling it a 'serious failure' or a 'deliberate attempt to tarnish the PM's image'.
- The committee demanded stricter measures against content that violates social media platforms' policies, including child sexual abuse material and cyber frauds.
- The BJP MP highlighted the high online viewership of a recent protest, which he attributed to the platforms' algorithm favoring new entrants.

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