Facebook public policy director for India, South and Central Asia Ankhi Das steps down

After months of controversies over non-application of restrictions on hate speech by right-wing leaders, Ankhi Das, Facebook”s Director, Public Policy, India, South and Central Asia, quit the company.

“Ankhi has decided to step down from her role in Facebook to pursue her interest in public service. 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 9 years,” Facebook’s managing director India Ajit Mohan said in an e-mailed statement on Tuesday.

“She has been a part of my leadership team over the last 2 years, a role in which she has made enormous contributions. We are grateful for her service and wish her the very best for the future,” Mohan said.