Arvind Kejriwal claims Meta restricted his Instagram account in India
Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that his Instagram account was restricted and made unavailable in India. Kejriwal stated that he received no clear explanation from Meta despite making verbal inquiries at the company's India office and sending multiple emails. He publicly questioned the platform on X, suggesting that the restriction may have been imposed due to pressure from the central government. Meta has not yet provided a public response to the allegations.
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What Happened
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that his Instagram account had been restricted in India. He shared a screenshot of his account status page, which indicated that the profile was unavailable in certain locations. Kejriwal reported that he attempted to resolve the issue by contacting Meta's India office and sending emails, but he received no specific reasons for the action or instructions on how to restore full access.
Kejriwal alleged that the restriction was a result of pressure from the central government, claiming that the company was targeting individuals who speak out against issues like paper leaks. He urged Meta to maintain its independence and not bow down to political pressure. While some reports noted that access to his account was later restored, the company has not issued a formal statement regarding the initial restriction or the claims made by the former Delhi Chief Minister.
Key Facts
- Arvind Kejriwal claimed his Instagram account was restricted in India.Source not recorded
- Kejriwal stated that Meta did not provide a reason for the restriction.Source not recorded
- The AAP leader alleged that the action was taken under pressure from the central government.Source not recorded
- Kejriwal shared a screenshot showing his account status as unavailable in some locations.Source not recorded
- Meta has not publicly responded to the allegations.Source not recorded
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6 Aug
- TOIThe Times of India'No explanation given': Kejriwal claims Meta restricted his account in India
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- English4 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी1 of 2
- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
- Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 of 1
- Malayalamമലയാളം1 of 2
- Punjabiਪੰਜਾਬੀ1 of 1
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- NorthCarried2 of 4
- WestCarried1 of 5
- Central IndiaCarried1 of 1
- EastCarried1 of 5
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