Reliance Jio has denied allegations of sabotaging Telegram access outside India. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov claimed BGP hijacking was used. Experts note ambiguity in Durov's statements, with one mentioning Reliance Communications (AS18101) and a snapshot showing the same. Reliance Jio Infocomm (AS55836) was not named in the snapshot. Jio states it follows global best practices for network operations.

What makes the controversy particularly noteworthy is that it comes at a time when Telegram is already facing direct action from the Indian government.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov alleged Reliance used BGP hijacking to disrupt access for global users after India temporarily banned the app ahead of NEET (UG) exams.