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Parliament Winter Session: Govt, Opposition Reach Consensus; Vande Mataram Debate First, SIR Later

December 2, 2025

The government's directive to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones has ignited a heated debate over privacy and surveillance. Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Shashi Tharoor, have criticized the move as an infringement on civil liberties, while the government maintains that the app is essential for cybersecurity and can be uninstalled if desired.

Parliament Winter Session: Govt, Opposition Reach Consensus; Vande Mataram Debate First, SIR Later

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Key Highlights

The Sanchar Saathi app is mandated for pre-installation on all smartphones by the government.
Opposition figures claim the app compromises citizens' privacy under the pretense of cybersecurity.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the app is optional and can be deleted by users.
Critics argue the app could be used for government surveillance.
The directive is set to take effect for new devices sold from March 2026.

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Parliament Winter Session: Govt, Opposition Reach Consensus; Vande Mataram Debate First, SIR Later

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