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The government’s initial Sanchar Saathi mandate triggered sharp criticism over privacy violations, constitutional overreach, and surveillance risks. Its rollback, after public pressure, underscored the need for transparency, consent, and rights-based digital governance.

The Indian government’s recent directive to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country initially sparked significant criticism for its potential constitutional and privacy implications.

Earlier, the government’s insistence on making the app mandatory, non-removable, and active by default was perceived by many as an overreach that could infringe upon fundamental freedoms guaranteed under the Indian Constitutio

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