Meta to Face Parliamentary Inquiry Over Zuckerberg's Comments on 2024 Elections
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Synopsis
Meta is facing a Parliamentary summons due to Mark Zuckerberg's alleged false comments on the 2024 General Elections in India. Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP, asserts that the company must apologize for spreading misinformation, emphasizing the importance of truth in democratic nations.
Key Takeaways
- Meta to be summoned by Parliamentary committee.
- Mark Zuckerberg's remarks deemed "incorrect and irresponsible".
- Nishikant Dubey demands an apology from Meta.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw counters Zuckerberg's claims.
- 2024 elections in India reaffirmed public trust in PM Modi.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (NationPress) The tech giant Meta is poised to be summoned by a Parliamentary committee due to "false and reckless" comments made by its founder Mark Zuckerberg regarding the 2024 General Elections in India.
This development was disclosed by Nishikant Dubey, a BJP Member of Parliament and the head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, via X.
The BJP MP stated that the committee he oversees will soon issue a notice to Meta for "disseminating misinformation" and will demand an apology.
In response to Zuckerberg's controversial comments, Nishikant Dubey remarked, "Misinformation in any democratic nation damages its reputation. The organization must apologize to the Indian Parliament and the citizens for this error."
During a recent podcast, Zuckerberg suggested that most existing governments in democracies experienced a decline in public trust during the COVID-19 pandemic, which subsequently contributed to their defeat in the 2024 elections.
Zuckerberg, while conversing with podcaster Joe Rogan, stated, "2024 was a significant election year globally, with countries like India holding elections. The incumbents virtually lost every single one. There appears to be a worldwide trend—whether it was due to inflation, economic policies addressing COVID, or how governments managed COVID. This seems to have had a global impact, affecting not just the US but many incumbents in various nations."
Zuckerberg's generalized comments regarding the 2024 elections prompted a swift rebuttal from Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who called it "factually incorrect".
Upon reviewing his statements, the Union Minister asserted that last year's elections in India were, in fact, a reaffirmation of the populace's trust in PM Modi-led NDA, marking a record third-term victory.
"PM Modi's decisive third-term win is a testament to effective governance and public trust," he emphasized.
He also advised Meta and its leader to maintain factual accuracy and truthfulness.
"Meta, it is disheartening to witness misinformation from Mr. Zuckerberg himself. Let us uphold facts and credibility," he concluded.
