With earnest pleas and hilarious memes, Indians urge government not to ban Telegram: Here's why
Telegram founder Pavel Durov's recent arrest has raised concerns about a possible ban in India. However, many people are rallying on social media against the ban, arguing that with over 5 million users in India, Telegram is essential for students who rely on it for exam materials, deals, and other resources.
The recent arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, along with the details surrounding the incident and his 'mystery' companion Juli Vavilova, has been making headlines worldwide. This high-profile incident has led to speculation that Telegram could face a ban in India the country. Yet, as the news spreads, a significant wave of Indians are rallying on social media, urging the government to not ban the app. But, why are so many people passionately advocating for Telegram to stay?
A meme on Reddit makes it evident why students are opposing the potential ban on Telegram.
Check it out here:
Reason: Telegram taxes nhi na deta
byu/Practical_Tap_8411 inJEENEETards
Telegram, boasting over 5 million users in India, is particularly favoured by students. The app serves as a key platform for distributing exam prep materials, sharing e-commerce deals, and even streaming full-length movies.
Additionally, numerous coaching institutes rely on Telegram channels to disseminate essential information and study resources.
So, for students who rely on free study materials available online, a ban on the app would be a major setback.
A detailed Quora answer to the question, "Why is the Telegram app very useful for students?" highlights its benefits:
Credit: Quora
It states, "Overall, the combination of security, collaboration tools, file-sharing capabilities, and accessibility make Telegram a valuable resource for students to stay connected."
From serious pleas to funny memes, the push against a Telegram ban in India is growing.
Don't ban #Telegram, instead ban the illegal stuff there, millions of students are depend on that one app not only for pirated study material but there are many such helpful bots and people out there. Indian Government could not do anything GOOD for students at least bare this.
¡ª ?????? ? (@EnigmatSphinx8) August 27, 2024
Telegram is best social media plaform if you used it effectively . Many students have been benefited by downloading free study materials and study related contents. It provides variety of useful resources encryption. DONOT BAN TELEGRAM IN INDIA #Telegram #FREEDUROV #
¡ª anonymous_me (@Anup_umm) August 27, 2024
mera mbbs khatam hone do pls pls pls fir jo karna hai karo ?????? pic.twitter.com/GQUkHgEtUh
¡ª anvi ? (@whyanviwhy) August 26, 2024
Seriously ???
¡ª Ankit Mondal (@mondalankit007) August 26, 2024
Also we'll lose the cerebellum group of telegram!! That has around 40k students + the faculty of cerebellum... Any doubt you ask will be solved there within minutes ??
CA students after hearing telegram ban news?#Telegram pic.twitter.com/SAwSLzJzQ9
¡ª Alka (@Alka_singh14) August 28, 2024
Charo taraf dukh ka mahaul. #Telegram pic.twitter.com/qUS26CbPNq
¡ª Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) August 27, 2024
Why was Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested?
The 39-year-old Pavel Durov was detained by France's anti-fraud unit, which operates under French customs.
Credit: Reuters
This arrest follows claims that Telegram's insufficient moderation enabled illegal activities such as money laundering, drug trafficking, and the spread of child exploitation content.
As per reports in The Moscow Times, Durov faces serious charges including complicity in drug trafficking, crimes against children, and fraud due to Telegram's alleged lack of cooperation with authorities.
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