The chairman of an Indian parliamentary panel has publicly demanded an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, alleging that the company’s platform policies are intentionally aimed at destabilizing the nation. This demand stems from a broader, ongoing dispute regarding how Meta moderates content, specifically concerning posts related to the Indian Prime Minister and other political figures.

The parliamentary panel, which oversees issues related to information technology and social media, has frequently scrutinized the role of global tech giants in India’s domestic political discourse. The chief of the panel claims that Meta’s handling of political content has been biased and potentially harmful to the country's social stability. While the panel has expressed these concerns in the past, this latest statement marks a significant escalation in rhetoric, moving from requests for policy transparency to accusations of malicious intent against the company's leadership.

Meta has not yet issued a formal response to this specific demand for an apology. Historically, the company has maintained that it operates under a set of global community standards designed to remain neutral in political debates, though it has faced consistent pressure from various governments to comply with local regulations and content removal requests. The situation highlights the growing tension between sovereign governments and international social media corporations regarding the power these platforms hold over national political narratives.