Facebook India policy chief Das steps down after row over BJP bias

Controversial Facebook Inc. executive Ankhi Das quit her job on Tuesday, more than two months after being accused of ignoring calls to remove hate speeches by a ruling party lawmaker.

Das, who led the company’s influential policy team in India, and south and central Asia, stepped down to “pursue interests in public service”, Facebook said in a statement.

“Ankhi was one of our earliest employees in India and played an instrumental role in the growth of the company and its services over the last nine years. She has been a part of my leadership team over the last two years, a role in which she has made enormous contributions,” said Ajit Mohan, vice-president and managing director of Facebook India.