Why the Indian Government Is Blocking Telegram Until June 22

On May 3, India held the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the country's national medical school entrance exam. A major incident occurred during this massive exam, which was taken by 2.2 million students.
Following the exam, an investigation into allegations that the test papers had been leaked in advance revealed organized cheating.
Authorities decided to cancel the exam that had already taken place and hold a re-examination on June 21. However, the announcement that they would block the messenger app "Telegram," which was identified as the hub for this organized cheating, has sparked significant backlash.
Amidst a flood of criticism that the move not only inconveniences ordinary users but is also a ploy to blame the messenger for the government's own failures, the block on Telegram is expected to remain in place until June 22, the day after the re-examination.

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