Mumbai:
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has accused Meta of anti-Hindu actions over the removal of its video featuring Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inviting people to attend the World Hindu Congress 2026 in Mumbai. The VHP has asked Meta to either restore the video and issue a public apology or face legal action.
On October 26, the World Hindu Congress shared a reel (short video) inviting people to the World Hindu Congress 2026, which is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from December 18 to 20, on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The video was "restricted from being viewed" in India by Meta on Facebook and Instagram within hours.
The notice from Meta said, "Your video is unavailable in India", citing legal requirements under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules.