Technologyby Jagmeet Singh
Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat Removed from Indian App Stores
Key Takeaways
- Bitchat removed from Indian App Store and Google Play.
- Government cites Section 69A to block the app.
- App enables communication during internet blackouts.
- Digital rights groups label the ban unconstitutional.
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Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, has been removed from Apple and Google app stores in India following a government order. The app, which utilizes Bluetooth mesh networking to function without internet, was targeted under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
The government claims the app's architecture hinders law enforcement's ability to intercept communications. This move coincides with ongoing youth-led protests in India, where the app had gained significant popularity as a tool for communication during internet shutdowns.
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