India Summons Meta After Removal of PM Modi's Video

The Government of India summoned Meta executives on July 28, 2026, following the brief removal of a Facebook video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video, released July 23, addressed Generation Z regarding government measures to combat NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leaks.

Meta attributed the removal to a technical glitch and stated the content was restored. Government sources rejected this explanation as not reasonable, asserting the issue remains unsettled. The incident sparked criticism from BJP officials who questioned Meta's transparency and potential political bias.

The dispute follows a 36-day student agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party, which concluded on July 25. The protests ended after the government agreed to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, to establish tougher anti-paper leak legislation.