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Sanchar Saathi Row: Govt Clarifies App Optional After Privacy Backlash; Experts Debate Mandatory Pre-Install Fears

The Indian government's directive to pre-install the 'Sanchar Saathi' app on smartphones has ignited a controversy over privacy concerns, with opposition leaders labeling it a tool for surveillance. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the app is optional and can be deleted by users, countering accusations of governmental overreach.

Sanchar Saathi Row: Govt Clarifies App Optional After Privacy Backlash; Experts Debate Mandatory Pre-Install Fears

Credit: Indiatoday

Key Highlights

  • Opposition parties criticize the Sanchar Saathi app as a tool for surveillance.
  • Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia states the app is optional and can be removed.
  • Political figures like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra express concerns about privacy and government control.
  • The controversy coincides with discussions on law and order issues in Haryana.
  • The app is intended for fraud reporting but has raised fears of governmental snooping.
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Sources

  1. Sanchar Saathi Row: Govt Clarifies App Optional After Privacy Backlash; Experts Debate Mandatory Pre-Install Fears
  2. Sanchar Saathi App Row: What Opposition said and how government responded — All you need to know

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