Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier called out the remarks made by Zuckerberg on the Joe Rogan podcast. "Mr. Zuckerberg's claim that most incumbent governments, including India in 2024 elections,

In a podcast, Mark Zuckerberg said that the incumbent government in India lost the election in 2024 due to its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Meta’s misstep serves as a reminder of the importance of accuracy and cultural sensitivity in public statements, especially in a nation as politically significant as India.