Kejriwal Claims Meta Restricted Account, Access Later Appears Restored

The Story in Brief

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Thursday that Meta had restricted his account in India without giving a reason. Sources differ on the platform: India Today and Times of India reported an Instagram restriction, while LiveMint reported Facebook. Kejriwal shared a status screenshot saying the account was “unavailable in some locations” and criticised Meta on X, alleging political pressure and asking it not to bow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Meta had not publicly responded to the allegation. India Today said Kejriwal’s Instagram and Facebook accounts remained accessible in India when it published its report. LiveMint later confirmed access to both accounts. The claim followed Meta’s apology for briefly restricting a video posted by Modi, which the company attributed to an error.

The Indian Opinion

The available information confirms Kejriwal’s claim and screenshot, but not the reason for any restriction. Reports also differ on whether Instagram or Facebook was affected, while access appears to have returned. His suggestion of political pressure remains an allegation, not an established fact. Meta’s lack of a public explanation leaves uncertainty. A clear account from the company would help users assess the issue without partisan speculation.

Sources (3): indiatoday.in, livemint.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com

This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.

Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.