The Indian government has directed GitHub to remove Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app, citing concerns over its potential misuse during protests amid the CJP crackdown.
Bitchat is an open-source messaging app that allows nearby devices to communicate over Bluetooth
Jul 24, 2026
04:34 pm
What's the storyThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has directed GitHub to remove repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app.
The request was made on July 23, during the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests in Delhi.
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