“Sanchar Saathi App Not Mandatory, Can Be Deleted Anytime,” Clarifies Telecom Minister

Union Minister for Telecom and Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia , on Tuesday clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is entirely optional, addressing concerns over its supposed mandatory installation. “Users can delete the app at any time. It only works after a person chooses to activate it,” he said, emphasising that the government’s role is only to provide a tool for public safety.

Scindia explained that keeping the app on a phone is fully up to the user. He rejected claims suggesting compulsory installation, stating, “Our duty is to help consumers and ensure their safety. The Sanchar Saathi app enables every user to monitor their devices for security issues.”


BJP leader Amit Malviya also weighed in, urging people not to believe fake news surrounding the app. He explained that Sanchar Saathi cannot read messages, listen to calls, or access personal data. Instead, it is a security tool to report spam, block stolen phones, detect spoofed calls, and verify SIM cards linked to users.

With rising concerns over cybercrime, Malviya stressed that Sanchar Saathi is an essential safety measure, highlighting millions of blocked or traced devices and prevented fraud attempts. The initiative, he said, is purely aimed at enhancing telecom safety and protecting consumers.