Kejriwal’s Account Restricted, Now Meta Asked to Explain Its Digital Democracy.

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday (August 6, 2026) said his social media account had been restricted in India and questioned Meta over the reason behind the reported restriction. In a post on X, Kejriwal said enquiries at Meta’s India office revealed that his account had been restricted and was unavailable in India. He sought an explanation from the company regarding why the account could not be accessed in the country. The former Delhi chief minister raised the issue publicly after learning about the reported restriction and questioned whether there was a specific reason behind the action. His statement has brought renewed attention to the way social media platforms handle political accounts and access to online content. Kejriwal’s allegation, however, does not by itself establish the reason for the reported restriction. Meta’s explanation, including whether the action was linked to a policy decision, a technical problem, a legal request or another circumstance, would be necessary to provide a complete picture. The development comes at a time when social media platforms remain an important channel for political communication, with leaders and political parties increasingly relying on digital platforms to reach supporters and respond to public issues. Restrictions or changes in access to prominent political accounts can therefore attract considerable attention, particularly when the reason for the action is not immediately clear. At the same time, platform decisions can have multiple possible explanations, making an official response important before drawing conclusions about the circumstances. For now, the central issue remains Kejriwal’s claim that his account has been restricted in India and his demand for clarification from Meta. Any response from the company could help establish the reason for the reported restriction and clarify whether the action was temporary, policy-related or connected to another issue.