Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Meta Blocks PM Modi's Post in India
Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, blocked a post by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook in India.
The post was about taking strict actions against paper leaks in exams.
Meta said the post was blocked due to a legal request, but they didn't say who made the request or why.
Meanwhile, the same post on Instagram got over 303 million views in 24 hours, setting a world record.
The Indian government and users are upset because Meta's AI moderation system often makes mistakes and doesn't explain its decisions.
Meta is also facing criticism for allowing ads promoting child abuse material and for removing legitimate accounts and businesses without proper explanation.
Meta blocked PM Modi's post on Facebook in India due to a legal request, but did not disclose the authority or legal basis.
The same post on Instagram set a world record with 303 million views in 24 hours.
The Indian government and users criticize Meta for its lack of transparency and accountability in content moderation.
Meta is facing a summons from the Indian government over child abuse ads on Instagram.
Meta's automated enforcement has been removing legitimate accounts and businesses, raising concerns about due process and transparency.
- Who
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
- What
- Meta blocked PM Modi's post on Facebook in India
- When
- Recently, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to a legal request, but the authority and legal basis are not disclosed
Meta's AI Moderation Issues
Government and User Criticism
AI Moderation Failures
Meta's AI Moderation Issues
Meta's AI has been known to make errors in content moderation, including blocking legitimate content and failing to address harmful content effectively.
Government and User Criticism
The Indian government and users criticize Meta for its lack of transparency and accountability in content moderation decisions.
Transparency and Accountability
Meta's AI Moderation Issues
Meta has not disclosed the authority or legal basis for blocking PM Modi's post, raising concerns about its moderation policies.
Government and User Criticism
Critics argue that Meta should provide clear explanations for its actions and ensure due process in content moderation.
- Prime Minister Blocked
- Narendra Modi
- Platform
- Reason for Block
- Legal request (unspecified)
- Instagram Record
- 303 million views in 24 hours
- Meta's Response
- No official statement on the authority or legal basis for the block
- Government Action
- Summoned Meta officials over child abuse ads
- Safe Harbour Protection
- Meta's legal shield in India is under question
- User Impact
- Legitimate accounts and businesses affected by Meta's automated enforcement
Sources
'Worst quality AI in market': Meta AI's moderation fail hits PM Modi and Indian Democracy
'First dumb AI': Meta AI blocks Indian PM Modi's video in his own country, allows sexual abuse ads and deletes livelihoods without explanation
Meta's explanation ‘not reasonable,’ says govt after PM Modi Facebook video removal
