Intention is to destabilise country: Nishikant Dubey seeks Zuckerberg’s apology over restricting PM’s Facebook post
Nishikant Dubey, chair of a parliamentary committee, has demanded an apology from Mark Zuckerberg following the temporary restriction of a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook. The committee is investigating potential algorithmic bias and the company's content moderation practices.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between national governments and global social media platforms regarding content regulation and sovereignty.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology chairperson Nishikant Dubey on Monday (August 3, 2026) demanded an apology from Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg over the brief restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post and warned that the social media company could face action if accountability was not fixed.
Addressing reporters after a meeting of the committee, Mr. Dubey alleged that the incident reflected a pattern of conduct by Meta and questioned the company’s handling of content on its platforms.
“This is not the first time Meta has done such a thing. In January, Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg had said that PM Modi lost the 2024 election. He is still our Prime Minister, so which election is he talking about? Mr. Zuckerberg had later apologised for his remarks. This shows that his intention is to destabilise the country,” Mr. Dubey said.
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