In Brief:
- Meta mistakenly deleted PM Modi's Facebook video on measures against paper leaks.
- The video highlighted upcoming government measures against paper leaks.
- The Union Cabinet is expected to discuss the proposed anti-paper leak Bill before it is introduced in Parliament.
- The government aims to pass the Bill to strengthen laws against paper leaks.
Meta has admitted to mistakenly deleting a Facebook video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi before quickly restoring it upon review. In the video, PM Modi assured the public that stricter nationwide measures would be taken against paper leaks, highlighting upcoming legislative action.
The Union Cabinet is expected to discuss the proposed anti-paper leak Bill in Parliament shortly. Addressing the issue, he said that paper leaks are "not an ordinary issue" and expressed that they are "very painful for lakhs of students and their guardians," especially as his statement came amid massive nationwide protests against alleged NEET UG examination irregularities.
