Meta has apologized for an error made by CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a podcast in which he incorrectly stated that India's government was overthrown in the 2024 elections. The comments, made on January 10, sparked backlash from Indian officials, including Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who emphasized the government's electoral victory. Meta's vice-president for public policy in India, Shivnath Thukral, clarified that while many incumbents lost globally, India's election results were not aligned with this trend. The incident highlights the importance of accuracy in political discourse from influential global figures.