Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the youth of the country regarding the sensitive and critical issue of the NEET paper leak through a selfie video posted on Facebook. This particular video, which was recorded in selfie mode, had garnered massive attention and broke several engagement records shortly after being uploaded. However, in a surprising turn of events, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, removed the video from its platform, while the removal of the Prime Minister's address sparked immediate controversy and widespread public outcry across various social media platforms.
Meta Issues Clarification and Apology
Following the massive uproar over the removal of the video, Meta issued an official statement to clarify its position and offered an apology for the incident. A spokesperson for Meta addressed the situation, stating that the content had been removed by mistake. The spokesperson further clarified that the video has now been restored to the platform. According to Meta, the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video was the result of a technical error rather than a deliberate policy decision. Once the error was identified, the company took steps to rectify the mistake and ensure the content was once again visible to the public.
Government Takes Serious Note of the Incident
The Indian government has taken cognizance of this incident and is treating the matter with extreme seriousness. According to sources, the government is currently investigating the circumstances under which the Prime Minister's post was blocked or removed. Official inquiries have been directed toward Meta, and the government has sought a detailed explanation from Meta officials regarding the technical failure that led to this situation. The fact that a video addressing a significant national issue like the NEET paper leak was censored, even temporarily, has raised concerns at the highest levels of administration.
Details of the Record Breaking Video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shared this specific video on Facebook on July 23. The video was unique as it was recorded in selfie mode, providing a direct and personal connection with the students and the youth of the nation. In the video, the Prime Minister delivered a message to students amidst protests by the Cockroach Janta Party. The address was intended to provide assurance and information regarding the strict actions being taken against those involved in paper leaks. Before its removal, the video had already been viewed millions of times, reflecting the high level of public interest in the Prime Minister's stance on the NEET controversy.
Political Reaction and Allegations
The removal of the post didn't go unnoticed by political leaders. BJP leader Tajinder Singh Bagga raised serious allegations against Meta regarding the incident. In a post on social media, Bagga pointed out that the Prime Minister had posted about strict action against paper leaks, which Meta subsequently blocked in India. He questioned the motives behind such an action, asking on whose instructions Meta had performed such an act. The disappearance of the post from Facebook led to intense speculation and criticism from various quarters before Meta finally admitted to the technical lapse and restored the video.