The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has initiated a formal inquiry into Meta’s operational practices in India. This move follows a parliamentary panel’s decision to summon the company's global leadership to answer questions regarding how the platform’s algorithms function and their influence on public order.

At the center of the dispute is a video involving the Prime Minister, which has prompted the panel to demand a direct apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. While the specific details of the video content were not fully elaborated in the initial reports, the panel’s directive signals a significant escalation in the government's oversight of social media platforms. The committee is focusing on the intersection of algorithmic processes and the potential for these systems to disrupt public stability.

Meta has been instructed to explain its internal moderation and algorithmic policies to the panel. The company has not yet issued a formal public response to the demand for an apology from its CEO, nor has it confirmed the attendance of its global team at the upcoming hearings. The situation remains a point of tension between the Indian government and the tech giant as both sides prepare for further discussions on platform accountability and digital governance.