In recent days, there has been discussion on social media about TikTok possibly returning to India. However, Union IT and Information Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has clarified that the government has no proposal to lift the ban on TikTok. Approximately five years ago, TikTok and other Chinese apps were banned due to border disputes with China.
TikTok: In recent times, discussions have intensified in India about the short video platform TikTok becoming available again. These speculations grew when some users reported that TikTok's website was accessible in India. However, Union IT and Information Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has made it clear that the government has no proposal to lift the ban. This decision came under the ban imposed five years ago, which was implemented considering the border dispute with China and national security.
Government's Stance is Clear
In a conversation with Moneycontrol, Union IT and Information Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the government has no proposal to lift the ban on TikTok. He clarified that no official proposal has been received on this matter. This statement has put an end to speculations that the platform would return to India soon.
When was the ban imposed?
Approximately five years ago, during the border dispute with China, the Indian government banned several Chinese apps, including TikTok. Apart from TikTok, other ByteDance apps like the social media platform Hello and the video editing app CapCut were also on the ban list. At that time, the government had stated that these apps posed a threat to India's sovereignty, integrity, security, and public order.
TikTok's Situation in America
TikTok is also banned in America. However, the US President has said that an American buyer is ready to acquire the app. America had banned the platform this year citing national security threats and stipulated that the app must be owned solely by an American individual or company.
This situation makes it clear that the return of TikTok to India is not possible at present, and the government's stance remains firm. Users should avoid these rumors and take care of their digital information.
