Arvind Kejriwal has strongly criticized the department of telecom’s directive for pre-installing the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones. He labelled it a “brazen attack on individual privacy and liberty,” demanding the immediate withdrawal of the government’s “diktat.” Kejriwal highlighted the lack of consent and deletion options in the notification. File photo: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal NEW DELHI: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday termed the DoT-mandated preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones a “brazen attack on individual privacy” and demanded immediate withdrawal of the “diktat.” The department of telecom (DoT) has directed manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to ensure that its, as claimed, fraud reporting app Sanchar Saathi is pre-installed in all new devices within 90 days. “The Modi government’s diktat to all mobile manufacturers to install Sanchar Saarthi app on all new and existing phones is a brazen attack on individual privacy and liberty. No democracy in the world has ever attempted to do so,” Kejriwal said in a post on X. “The notification issued by the government has no mention of seeking individual consent to install the app”, or “providing the option to delete it at any time,” he said. “@AamAadmiParty condemns such gross dictatorial actions and demands immediate withdrawal of the notification,” the former Delhi chief minister said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWhy Did Pakistan Navy Stay Out During Operation Sindoor: Indian Navy Chief Reveals Stunning DetailsSanchar Saathi App Optional Says Centre Amid Fierce Pegasus-Like Snooping Charges and Privacy DebateSanchar Saathi App Triggers Cyber Security Versus Government Snooping Debate: All You Should KnowPakistan On Boil As Imran Khan Supporters Defy Crackdown Amid Rumours Of Death And Deep Isolation’Op Sindoor Drew Red Line’: Israeli Expert On India-Israel Ties, Defence Tech, China-Pakistan ThreatPolitical Storm Over Sanchar Saathi As Opposition Calls It A Snooping Tool, Govt Defends MoveAt UAE National Day, Piyush Goyal Says India-UAE Alliance Is Global Template For Trust, Innovation’India Values Thailand As Important Maritime Neighbour’: Jaishankar In Bilateral Talks With Thai FMIndia Stands Strong with $18B Russia Energy Investment, Ex-Envoy Malhotra ConfirmsWatch: MPs Speak Out as SIR Row Dominates Winter Session Opening123PhotostoriesAhead of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar,’ check out these REAL LIFE characters played by the actorWhat is Wabi-Sabi? The Japanese art of embracing imperfection with grace and how to use it in daily lifeImran Khan, Zaira Wasim, Uday Chopra: Celebrities who disappeared after a dream startChennai Metro to Add 28 Six-Car Trains by 2028 to Beat Peak-Hour RushNot just BR Ambedkar, 5 other people who made invaluable contribution in making of the constitutionHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life5 powerful and meaningful Sanskrit shlokas that are powerful affirmations for children7 superfoods that make your knees stronger5 places in India that look completely different at 6 AM and 6 PMMumbai’s Next Big Upgrade: Triple Underground Walkways to Link Metro 3, Worli, BKC and Bullet Train Hub — A Game-Changer for Commuters with Faster, Smoother Travel123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCardi BIPL AuctionShedeur SandersDrake MayeGold Price PredictionImran Khan ProtestWWE Raw HighlightsIND vs SA 2nd ODI TimeTom BradySmriti Mandhana
NEW DELHI: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday termed the DoT-mandated preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones a “brazen attack on individual privacy” and demanded immediate withdrawal of the “diktat.” The department of telecom (DoT) has directed manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to ensure that its, as claimed, fraud reporting app Sanchar Saathi is pre-installed in all new devices within 90 days. “The Modi government’s diktat to all mobile manufacturers to install Sanchar Saarthi app on all new and existing phones is a brazen attack on individual privacy and liberty. No democracy in the world has ever attempted to do so,” Kejriwal said in a post on X. “The notification issued by the government has no mention of seeking individual consent to install the app”, or “providing the option to delete it at any time,” he said. “@AamAadmiParty condemns such gross dictatorial actions and demands immediate withdrawal of the notification,” the former Delhi chief minister said.
