Digital Watchdog Or Data `Spy`? `Sanchar Saathi` App Mandate Ignites Fierce Political Firestorm

Digital Watchdog Or Data `Spy`? `Sanchar Saathi` App Mandate Ignites Fierce Political Firestorm
According to the direction, the mobile handsets must have pre-installed 'Sanchar Saathi' application readily visible and accessible to the end users at the time of first use or device setup, and that its functionalities are not disabled or restricted. The decision has sparked a political storm as leaders of the opposition have been questioning the Centre's move.