Telegram founder Durov says India has 'punished' more than 150 million people by banning Telegram
- The ban has not stopped anything and the leaks "simply moved to other apps", Durov said
Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary Telegram ban, stating it punishes 150 million users and is ineffective, as leaks simply moved to other platforms.
- Telegram founder's criticism of India's ban.
- Ineffectiveness of the temporary Telegram block.
- India's reasons for blocking the messaging app.
MOSCOW: Pavel Durov, founder of the Telegram messaging app, said on Tuesday that by temporarily banning Telegram in the country, the Indian authorities have “punished” over 150 million ordinary users in India.
The ban has not stopped anything and the leaks “simply moved to other apps”, Durov said.
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