Meta on Tuesday clarified that a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was unavailable on Facebook for a brief period, had been taken down by mistake. The company said the content was “removed in error” and confirmed that it has now been restored.

The development came shortly before the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology reportedly summoned Meta’s Global Head of Public Policy, according to sources.

The issue has sparked attention because the video dealt with the ongoing NEET paper leak controversy and the Centre’s proposed measures to tackle examination fraud.

What PM Modi said in the video?

The video, shared by the Prime Minister last week, was aimed at students and young people amid nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak issue.

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Opening his address with “Friends,” Modi acknowledged the concerns raised by students and parents across the country. He stressed that the government viewed the matter seriously and announced that the Centre would bring a Bill providing for Special Fast-Track Courts and stricter punishment for those involved in paper leaks.

“Friends, I know that paper leak is not a minor issue. It has caused immense pain to lakhs of students and their parents.”

The Prime Minister also said the government had acted over the past two-and-a-half months against those responsible for examination paper leaks.

Centre introduces tougher anti-paper leak law

Following the Prime Minister’s address, the Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen action against examination fraud by prescribing imprisonment of up to 10 years, higher monetary penalties and the creation of Special Fast-Track Courts to ensure quicker trials under the Act.

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The Bill is aimed at tightening the legal framework to deal with organised paper leak cases and restore confidence in the examination system.

Opposition criticises PM Modi’s response

The Prime Minister’s video drew criticism from the Opposition, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi describing the response as “hollow” and “desperate.”

Taking to X, Rahul Gandhi said, “Mr. Modi, our students are demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Don’t insult their intelligence with this pathetic midnight video. 1. Sack Pradhan. 2. Punish those who beat students. 3. ⁠Apologise.”

FAQs:

Why did Meta remove PM Modi’s Facebook video?

Meta said the Prime Minister’s Facebook video was “removed in error” and has since been restored.

What did PM Modi say about the NEET paper leak controversy?

PM Modi called the issue serious and announced tougher laws, fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those behind paper leaks.