Meta Public Policy Head in India Steps Down

Meta's India policy head resigns amid data laws & WhatsApp scrutiny. Big shift as regulatory pressure intensifies.
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Meta Public Policy Head in India Steps Down
Meta Loses Public Policy Head in India Amid Ongoing Regulatory Challenges India’s dynamic digital policy landscape has just seen another major shift. Meta’s public policy head in India, Shivnath Thukral, is stepping down , marking a significant leadership change just months after Google’s policy lead also exited. This change comes at a pivotal time for Meta, as the tech giant navigates India’s evolving regulatory environment—home to its largest user base for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Meta AI. Thukral’s departure has left many questioning how Meta will adapt its policy strategies, particularly with looming data privacy legislation and rising scrutiny from both regulators and telecom operators.                        Image Credits:Jens Büttner/picture alliance / Getty Images Shivnath Thukral’s Role and Exit from Meta India Thukral’s journey at Meta spanned over seven years, with him officially taking over as India’s head of public policy in November 2022. His leadership played a critical role …