In a significant move, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology is preparing to summon Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over controversial remarks that have ignited political backlash in India. Chaired by BJP MP Prataprao Jadhav, the committee will question Meta on its content moderation policies and the handling of political content on its platforms.
This action follows Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s sharp response to Zuckerberg’s comments. Vaishnaw fact-checked the statement, asserting that the people of India had strongly reaffirmed their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s NDA government in the last election. He also accused Meta of enabling the spread of misinformation and suggested that the company owes an apology to the Indian public for misleading narratives.
The panel seeks to hold Meta accountable for its role in managing political content, combating misinformation, and ensuring fair digital practices. This development underscores the growing global concerns over tech giants’ influence on political discourse and their responsibility in preventing the spread of false information.
Meta is expected to clarify its stance on content regulation and platform neutrality during the hearing. Further details regarding the committee session are awaited.
