<h1>Indian Minister Criticizes Zuckerberg's False Claim on 2024 Election, Highlights India's COVID-19 Achievements and Modi's Victory.</h1> Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for making an inaccurate claim that the Indian government lost the 2024 election due to its COVID-19 response. Zuckerberg's statement, made during a podcast, was labeled as misinformation by Vaishnaw, who highlighted India's achievements, including providing free food and vaccines, and maintaining economic growth. Vaishnaw emphasized that the Indian electorate reaffirmed their trust in Prime Minister Modi's leadership, resulting in a decisive third-term victory. He warned that Zuckerberg's remarks could undermine the credibility of Meta's platforms by failing to acknowledge India's electoral success and governance.