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		<title>Sanchar Saathi App Cannot Enable Snooping, Says Scindia as Government Considers Revising Preload Order</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated in the Lok Sabha that the Sanchar Saathi safety app is incapable of enabling any form of surveillance, adding that such concerns are unfounded. His clarification comes amid a growing political dispute over a recent directive requiring smartphone manufacturers to preload the government-developed application on all new devices. read [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated in the Lok Sabha that the <strong>Sanchar Saathi safety app</strong> is <strong>incapable of enabling any form of surveillance</strong>, adding that such concerns are unfounded. His clarification comes amid a growing <strong>political dispute</strong> over a recent directive requiring smartphone manufacturers to preload the <strong>government-developed application</strong> on all new devices.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;">read also: </span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://theedgemedia.in/government-orders-mandatory-pre-installation-of-sanchar-saathi-app-on-all-new-mobile-devices-in-india"><em>Government Orders Mandatory Pre Installation of Sanchar Saathi App on All New Mobile Devices in India</em></a></span></h4>
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<blockquote><p><span style="color: #008000;"><em>Addressing the issue during <strong>Question Hour</strong>, Scindia emphasised that the app exists to enhance user protection. Scindia reiterated that snooping is <strong>neither possible</strong> <strong>nor will ever occur</strong> through the Sanchar Saathi platform. </em></span></p></blockquote>
<p>He also confirmed that the ministry is open to modifying the order issued on November 28, depending on public response and feedback.</p>
<p>The Department of Telecommunications had instructed all mobile manufacturers to include the Sanchar Saathi app in devices sold across the country, including older phones <strong>through software updates</strong>. The order also required companies to ensure the app <strong>remains visible</strong> and<strong> accessible</strong> during device setup and that its functions are not<strong> restricted</strong>.</p>
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<blockquote><p><span style="color: #008000;"><em>Opposition parties expressed alarm, suggesting that the directive could enable message monitoring or other privacy intrusions.</em></span></p></blockquote>
<p>Minister of State for Communications <strong>Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar</strong> countered these accusations, describing the app as a <strong>crucial tool for</strong> preventing <strong>cyber fraud</strong>. He urged sceptics to personally examine the application, noting that it offers limited features solely intended for safety. He added that the app has already been downloaded by nearly <strong>1.4 crore users</strong> and has been <strong>verified by</strong> both <strong>Apple</strong> and <strong>Google</strong> before appearing on their platforms.</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #008000;"><em>According to him, the app has been designed in <strong>multiple Indian languages</strong> to support vulnerable groups, including senior citizens and those unfamiliar with technology.</em></span></p></blockquote>
<p>Scindia also<strong> reaffirmed</strong> that the use of the app remains optional. He explained that anyone who prefers not to use it can simply<strong> remove it</strong> from their device, emphasising that the <strong>system is entirely voluntary</strong> and users can <strong>activate</strong> or <strong>delete the app</strong> as they choose.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Madhya Pradesh &#124; A fifty eight year old tribal woman from Kushepur village in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, died after waiting in a fertiliser queue, for two straight days, according to her family members. The incident took place late on Wednesday, at the Bagri fertiliser distribution centre where the woman identified as Bhuriya Bai, had [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Madhya Pradesh |</strong> A fifty eight year old tribal woman from Kushepur village in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, died after waiting in a fertiliser queue, <strong>for two straight days</strong>, according to her family members.<a href="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-2-scaled-e1764268285417.jpg"><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-27298 aligncenter" src="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-2-scaled-e1764268285417-300x185.jpg" alt="" width="738" height="455" srcset="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-2-scaled-e1764268285417-300x185.jpg 300w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-2-scaled-e1764268285417-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-2-scaled-e1764268285417-768x474.jpg 768w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-2-scaled-e1764268285417-750x463.jpg 750w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-2-scaled-e1764268285417.jpg 1126w" sizes="(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px" /></a></p>
<p>The incident took place late on Wednesday, at the <strong>Bagri fertiliser distribution centre</strong> where the woman identified as Bhuriya Bai, had reportedly stayed overnight after spending an entire day in line. Relatives said she suddenly began vomiting, while waiting for her turn and was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead.</p>
<p>Guna Collector Kishore Kumar Kanyal stated that the initial information indicated, she had diabetes and that her health worsened after standing in the queue for an extended period. Kanyal visited Kushepur village along with former minister<strong> Mahendra Singh Sisodia</strong> and met the family.<a href="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-27299 aligncenter" src="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-3-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="735" height="414" srcset="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-3-750x422.jpg 750w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-3-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guna-frtlzr-3.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px" /></a></p>
<p>The death triggered political reactions as Guna MP and Union minister <strong>Jyotiraditya Scindia</strong> expressed grief and instructed officials to provide immediate help while <strong>BJP MLA Pannalal Shakya</strong> publicly questioned the fertiliser distribution process and criticised the district administration during a public event.</p>
<p>Shakya asked why such long queues were forming and suggested that the mismanagement damaged the reputation of the constituency leadership, demanding answers from the collector in the presence of Scindia. Neither Scindia nor the collector responded to the MLA’s remarks during the programme.</p>
<p>On Scindia’s directions the administration sanctioned financial aid of <strong>two lakh rupees</strong> for the family and an additional <strong>ten thousand rupees</strong> through the <strong>Red Cross</strong>. He also sought a detailed investigation into the incident and called for action against any officials found responsible.</p>
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