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Telegram Ban in India Sparks a Rush to VPNs, Rival Apps

Telegram Challenges Platform-Wide Ban, Suggests Targeted Content Blocking

Seoul Globe Desk

Editorial Team

Published on June 19, 2026

1 min read

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The Indian government's decision to ban Telegram has led to increased use of VPNs and alternative messaging apps as users seek to maintain access. Telegram contends that the ban is excessive and argues for the targeting of specific content rather than the entire platform, which serves millions of users in the country.