India Moves to Block Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's Offline Messaging App

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India has taken action against Bitchat, an offline messaging app co-created by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The app gained significant traction in India after seeing a surge in popularity during protests in New Delhi. Because the app functions without internet connectivity, it proved difficult for authorities to monitor or restrict communications. The government's move has sparked a legal debate around digital rights, free speech, and the limits of state oversight over emerging communication technologies.

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