‘Sanchar Saathi Won’t Track Data’: Govt Fact-Checks Opposition’s ‘Snooping’ Charge | India News
Last Updated:December 02, 2025, 20:36 IST The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) stated that the app’s sole purpose is to secure mobile identities, without accessing or tracking personal data. Sanchar Saathi’ App | Representative Image Amid a political row over the decision to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile phones, the government on Tuesday said the application will “not monitor user activity, nor will it function as a surveillance tool.” The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) stated that the app’s sole purpose is to secure mobile identities, without accessing or tracking personal data. “Sanchar Saathi App will come pre-installed, but that will not mean it’s watching you. It will not act as a surveillance tool, and it will not track your data in any way. Its only job will be to protect your mobile identity without accessing your personal information,” DoT said. The clarification came after the opposition launched sharp attacks, alleging that the government was attempting to introduce a “snooping mechanism” comparable to Pegasus. Earlier, the DoT had informed manufacturers that Sanchar Saathi …



