Meta accused of anti-Hindu bias after Fadnavis’ video reportedly removed twice

The controversy has now reached the authorities. On October 28, the WHC organising committee said it had written to Mumbai Police, Delhi Police and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), seeking an explanation for Meta’s actions.

New Delhi: The World Hindu Congress (WHC) has accused Meta of unfairly targeting Hindu-related content after a video featuring Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was reportedly restricted on Facebook and Instagram in India. The video showed Fadnavis inviting people to attend the World Hindu Congress 2026, scheduled to take place in Mumbai this December. Organisers claim Meta removed the video twice within two days, citing legal requirements without providing a detailed explanation.

The controversy has now reached the authorities. On October 28, the WHC organising committee said it had written to Mumbai Police, Delhi Police and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), seeking an explanation for Meta’s actions. The organisation has also approached Meta directly and demanded that the video be restored. The allegation of anti-Hindu bias comes from the organisers. There is........

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