India's attempt to remove GitHub repositories for Jack Dorsey's Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has ignited debate over the legality of targeting open-source software.
Bitchat is an offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app
Jul 25, 2026
05:27 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government's recent attempt to take down GitHub repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has sparked a legal debate.
The issue was highlighted by Dorsey himself, who shared a notice from India's Ministry of Home Affairs on X.
The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.
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