Meta restored a video message posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook after it was removed due to an error, the company confirmed on Tuesday. The video, originally shared by Modi on July 23 addressing exam paper leaks, was taken down but later reinstated following Meta's acknowledgment of the mistake, according to livemint.com.
Meta issued a press release stating that the removal was unintentional and the content has since been restored. A Meta spokesperson said, "The content was removed in error and has since been restored." The video had drawn attention amid nationwide protests related to exam paper leaks, prompting Meta to clarify the situation promptly, as reported by livemint.com and economictimes.indiatimes.com.
The incident highlights the challenges social media platforms face in content moderation, especially involving high-profile political figures. Facebook, owned by Meta, has faced scrutiny over content removal decisions in India and globally. This case adds to ongoing debates about platform accountability and the balance between automated moderation and manual review, with similar issues reported in other contexts, according to economictimes.indiatimes.com.
Meta's swift restoration of the Prime Minister's video underscores the company's responsiveness to errors in content moderation. The video was reinstated on July 28, 2026, the same day Meta publicly addressed the removal, according to livemint.com.