Comment by rramadass

No need to guess/jump-to-conclusions. Read the Govt. press releases;

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2197140&re... - Does NOT say anywhere that the app cannot be unregistered/deactivated/deleted. This is what the Telecom Minister was referring to.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?id=156294&NoteI... (pdf download popup which you can cancel) - Note the following excerpts;

Democratic, fully voluntary, user-driven platform and privacy-first app, activates only with user consent.

Sanchar Saathi app puts citizens first and protects their privacy at every step. It works only with user’s consent and gives full control over its activation and use.

  Activates only after user chooses to register
  User may activate, deactivate, or delete it any time
  Designed to strengthen India’s cybersecurity without compromising privacy