What happened
Background and earlier position
Governance debates on digital platforms increasingly focus on how platforms moderate political and election-related content. In such debates, governments and legislatures typically expect platforms to apply rules consistently and to provide clear reasons when political material is restricted or removed.
What changed now
Parliamentary scrutiny moved from general concern to direct engagement. The House committee asked Meta for explanations after Meta removed political videos, bringing Meta’s moderation conduct and stated intent into the accountability domain of elected representatives.
Why it matters for UPSC
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