India Tells Meta US Laws Can't Operate Locally Amid Controversy Over PM Modi's Facebook Post Removal

Meta has been told clearly by the Indian government that the US law cannot operate in India. This statement has been given when the discussion has broken out between Meta and the government on algorithms. This whole controversy is related to the issue of removing PM Narendra Modi's Facebook post for a while. In this case, the government has asked Meta officials whether the IT company is following Indian laws. Official sources have said that Thursday, 6 August 2026, talks on this issue are still going on between the government and Meta's global team. During this time Meta officials will also be questioned about the company's algorithm, adequate balance and control in the compliance system, and security measures to meet the constitutional and legal provisions (Legality). Sources said that Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is meeting with Meta's global team on Thursday. After this, the talks with the ministry's technical teams will also continue. Earlier, the US-based technology company had apologized for the removal of Modi's post on Facebook, along with some issues related to the promotion of child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse. MetaL Global also accepted some issues related to the issue.