Published Dec 04, 2025 | 2:36 PM ⚊ Updated Dec 04, 2025 | 2:36 PM
The Modi government recently asked smartphone companies to mandatorily pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app amid concerns of shopping, privacy violation and data compromise — which was later backtracked.
On State Of Play, South First Editor Anusha Ravi Sood explains why this “mandatory” app is deeply problematic.