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Zuckerberg posted on FB: "I want to respond to Marc Andreessen's comments about India yesterday. I found the comments deeply upsetting, and they do not represent the way Facebook or I think at all."

 

Zuckerberg in his fresh post clarified the position of Facebook saying: "India has been personally important to me and Facebook. Early on in my thinking about our mission, I traveled to India and was inspired by the humanity, spirit and values of the people. It solidified my understanding that when all people have the power to share their experiences, the entire world will make progress."

 

"Facebook stands for helping to connect people and giving them voice to shape their own future. But to shape the future we need to understand the past."

 

"As our community in India has grown, I've gained a deeper appreciation for the need to understand India's history and culture. I've been inspired by how much progress India has made in building a strong nation and the largest democracy in the world, and I look forward to strengthening my connection to the country," he posted.

 

Marc Andreessen earlier on Wednesday himself apologised after his comment on India and colonialism had triggered a controversy.

"I apologize for any offense caused by my earlier tweet about Indian history and politics. I admire India and the Indian people enormously," Marc Andreessen tweeted.

"India is an amazing country with amazing people. Indian companies and people have had profoundly positive effect on the Internet and world!," he said.

"I now withdraw from all future discussions of Indian economics and politics, and leave them to people with more knowledge and experience!" Andreessen tweeted.