The official Facebook page of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav was suspended on Friday evening, sparking political outrage and allegations of censorship from the party.
According to reports, Meta, Facebook’s parent company, took the action for allegedly posting a “violent sexual post.” Sources clarified that the Indian government had no involvement in the suspension.
Meta suspends Akhilesh Yadav’s account
News agency PTI reported that Akhilesh Yadav’s Facebook page, followed by over eight million users, was taken down around 6 p.m. on Friday.
The account was regularly used to share Yadav’s political opinions, campaign highlights, and criticisms of the ruling BJP government. Its sudden suspension prompted a wave of reactions across social media platforms, with Samajwadi Party l