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Making anything compulsory in democracy is troubling: Shashi Tharoor on Sanchar Saathi app row

The government is mandating the Sanchar Saathi fraud reporting app on all new mobile phones. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questions making it compulsory in a democracy. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies users can delete the app. The app aims to protect citizens from fraud and theft. Manufacturers have 90 days to comply with the directive.