Parliamentary Panel Chief Demands Zuckerberg Apologize Over Removal of PM Modi Video
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- The Hindu
- The Indian Express
- Hindustan Times
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Nishikant Dubey, the chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, has demanded a personal apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg following the temporary removal of a Facebook Reel posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video, uploaded on July 23 to address NEET-UG paper leak protests, was unavailable for approximately five hours between 12:30 am and 5 am. Dubey warned that if Zuckerberg does not apologize, Meta could lose its safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, which grants intermediaries immunity from liability for third party content.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- This framing emphasized the conflict between the ruling party and the Opposition, highlighting arguments that technology should be regulated without criminalizing dissent or restricting democracy.
- Centre
- These reports focused on the procedural details of the committee meeting and the broader range of issues discussed, such as cybercrime and child sexual abuse material.
- Centre-right
- These reports highlighted the chairperson's allegations that Meta's actions reflect an intent to destabilize the country and focused on the perceived bias in platform algorithms against registered political parties.
Sources
- Centre-right Hindustan Times: Nishikant seeks Zuckerberg’s apology over PM reel removal
- Centre-right Hindustan Times: 'Zuckerberg should apologise for Modi reel removal or Meta will lose safe harbour', IT panel chief warns
- Centre-right Hindustan Times: ‘Zuckerberg intends to destabilise India’: Parliament panel chief demands apology from Meta boss over PM post row
- Centre-left The Hindu: BJP, Opposition spar at panel meet over Meta’s content moderation practices
- Centre The Indian Express: Zuckerberg should apologise for removing PM Modi’s video: Nishikant Dubey
- Centre The Indian Express: Zuckerberg must apologise for blocking PM Modi’s video, says MPs’ panel chief
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