Meta India Head Booked Over Derogatory Social Media Posts on PM Modi

Hyderabad Police have registered cases against the head of Meta India and several social media users for allegedly distributing derogatory content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The police action stems from Facebook videos and posts related to recent student protests by the Chhatra Juba Parishad (CJP). The First Information Report (FIR) includes charges related to promoting enmity and making statements prejudicial to national integration. This development marks a significant escalation in the legal scrutiny of high-ranking executives of global technology firms in India.

Parallel to the police investigation, the Union Government has expressed serious concerns regarding 'algorithmic bias' on Meta’s platforms. Officials have noted that certain content moderation policies appear to disproportionately restrict or promote specific political viewpoints. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned Meta’s global team to explain these issues and the role of their platforms in maintaining public order. There are specific allegations that the platform failed to take down inflammatory content while restricting legitimate government communications.

This case reflects the ongoing tension between the Indian government and international social media giants over content regulation and platform accountability. Meta has previously faced questioning regarding its role in public order and the implementation of Indian IT rules. The government is now likely to push for more transparent algorithmic audits and stricter compliance from Meta’s leadership. The outcome of the Hyderabad investigation will be closely watched by other global tech companies operating in India, as it sets a precedent for executive liability in content-related disputes.