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This is just bad PR from Indian government. Communication minister clarifies the app is optional https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/teleco

This is just bad PR from Indian government. Communication minister clarifies the app is optional https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/telecom-minister-jyotiraditya-scindia-makes-a-big-clarification-on-sanchar-saathi-app-says-it-is-optional-and-not-mandatory/articleshow/125712669.cms https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/tel... Reuters/BBC have been famous to pounce and sensationalizing.

piyushpr134 10mo ago
not really. you may read the official notification here https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2197140&reg=3&lang=2 https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2197140&re... "Manufacturers must ensure the App is easily accessible during device setup, with no disabling or restriction of its features"
master-lincoln 10mo ago
Sounds like both articles are right: There was a private government order to preload that app to smartphone makers. And it is not mandatory for citizens to use the app. No sensationalizing apart from you it seems