Facebook controversy

Top Facebook official receives death threats after allegations of favouring BJP

Amid the growing row over reports that Facebook allowed BJP leaders to use its platform to incite violence by sharing hate speeches and posts, a top Facebook official on Monday (August 17) said she has been receiving threats on Facebook and Twitter.

Aug 17, 2020, 11:39 AM IST

Facebook denies ties with BJP, says company prohibits content that incites violence

Amid the growing controversy over reports that Facebook gave leeway to hate speeches and posts by BJP leaders, a spokesperson of the social media company on Sunday (August 16) said that Facebook prohibits hate speech and enforces policies globally regardless of political position of anybody.

Aug 17, 2020, 10:09 AM IST