The advisory follows reports from intelligence agencies suggesting Meta's algorithms favoured specific narratives during demonstrations in Delhi, where Opposition parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll revisions.
Why it matters:This regulatory push highlights growing government scrutiny over how platform algorithms shape public perception during domestic political friction. As compliance mandates under the IT Rules, 2021 tighten, Meta faces heightened legal pressure to moderate viral political content while balancing algorithmic transparency and platform neutrality.
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