Why Indian Government has restricted Telegram app in India till June 30.

CAN APP BANS FIX INDIA’S EXAMINATION SECURITY PROBLEM? By Milan Sharma and Saurabh Shukla The fallout from the NEET paper leak scandal continues to expand. As authorities scramble to prevent further breaches, Telegram has been restricted until June 30, triggering a nationwide debate over accountability, digital governance, and examination security. While officials argue the move is necessary to curb the spread of leaked material, critics question whether platform restrictions address the root cause of the crisis. Will restricting an app truly secure India’s examination system? VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: 🔹 NEET leak controversy impacts over 2.2 million students. 🔹 Telegram faces temporary restrictions across India. 🔹 Investigators focus on leak networks and internal links. 🔹 Extraordinary security measures rolled out for re-examination. [00:00] THE NEET LEAK CRISIS The NEET paper leak controversy affected more than 2.2 million candidates across multiple states, triggering investigations, arrests, and nationwide scrutiny of the examination process. As agencies continue their probe, authorities have announced a fresh examination for affected candidates. “नीट का पेपर लीक हुआ 22,50,000 बच्चों ने वह एग्जाम दिया था और कई जगह पेपर लीक हुआ एक जगह नहीं कहीं कर्नाटका में राजस्थान में उसकी सीबीआई जांच हो रही है छापेमारी हो रही है गिरफ्तारी हो रही है और फिर आदेश दिया गया कि दोबारा नीट का एग्जाम होगा जो अब 21 जून को होने वाला है” [00:00] [01:30] TELEGRAM UNDER RESTRICTIONS The government’s response has included restrictions on Telegram under provisions of Section 69A. Officials argue that limiting the platform’s functionality can reduce the circulation of leaked content and misinformation linked to examination papers. “तो पहले पेपर चोर के हाथ में आया फिर उसने जाकर के टेलीग्राम में लीक किया तो चोर के हाथ में पेपर आया कैसे और उसे रोकने का काम करना चाहिए तो Telegram ऐप में जो करोड़ों लोग करोड़ों यूज़र्स हैं उनको क्यों हैरेस किया जा रहा है” [01:36] [03:34] INVESTIGATION TURNS INWARD As the investigation progresses, attention has increasingly shifted toward alleged insider involvement and organized leak networks. Authorities are examining whether individuals linked to the examination ecosystem played a role in distributing confidential material. “अरे जो बात अब सौरभ कर रहे हैं एनटीए के खुद के अंदर के लोग इस नीट पेपर लीक के जिम्मेदार पाए गए” [03:34] [05:04] ADDITIONAL PLATFORM CONTROLS Alongside broader restrictions, Telegram’s message-editing functionality has reportedly been limited until June 30. Authorities maintain that the measure is intended to preserve digital records and prevent the alteration of messages during ongoing investigations. “और सरकार ने एग्जाम के बाद भी टेलीग्राम को अपना मैसेज एडिट फीचर 30 जून तक बंद रखने के निर्देश दिए हैं यानी भारत में टेलीग्राम पर पहले से भेजे गए मैसेज 30 जून तक एडिट नहीं हो पाएंगे” [05:04] [06:47] EXTRAORDINARY SECURITY PREPARATIONS For the upcoming examination cycle, officials have introduced heightened security protocols. Reports indicate strict monitoring of paper-setting teams, controlled access environments, and enhanced transportation safeguards designed to prevent another breach. “दूसरा बताया जा रहा है कि जो Teachers पेपर सेट करेंगे उन्हें लॉकडाउन में रखा जाएगा यह भी एक खबर सामने आई है” [06:53] ♦️The NEET controversy has evolved beyond a paper leak investigation into a broader test of institutional security, accountability, and trust in India’s examination framework. ♦️ Support independent ground-level journalism by subscribing and donating to The Red Mike. #telegram #neet #paperleak #education #governance #theredmike Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theredmike.   The Red Mike is a new movement in centrist Journalism. We tell your stories. Ground reports the way they should be. To say what’s right, and not what is just popular. Stories from India & around the world that impact and affect you. Your Mike. Your Story. . For advertisement & Sponsorship Email us at - [email protected] WhatsApp Number: +91- 9821728111 . . . . रेड माइक पत्रकारिता में एक नया आंदोलन है। हम आपकी कहानियाँ सुनाते हैं। ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट वैसी ही जैसी होनी चाहिए. बात ऐसी जो सही हो, सिर्फ़ लोकप्रिय नहीं। भारत और दुनिया भर से कहानियाँ जो आपको प्रेरित और प्रभावित करती हैं। लाल माइक - आपका माइक, आपकी आवाज़। FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK : facebook.com/TheRedMike FOLLOW US ON TWITTER : x.com/theredmike FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM : instagram.com/theredmike FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP : whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaGhJSNCxoB5Wfdedr0Z #TheRedMike #लालमाइक #laalmike