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'No political influence from China': App majors seek review of ban

Apps said they're working for the development of the Indian economy and contributing to employment generation

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All 59 Chinese mobile apps, including top social media platforms such as TikTok, WeChat, and Helo, were asked to submit their response to the ministry by July 29

Shrimi Choudhary New Delhi
After their mobile applications (apps) were banned in India on the grounds of national security breach, several Chinese firms have approached the Union government for a review of the decision while stating there was no political influence from China in their business.   

In their representation to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY), some of the firms running popular apps said there was no interference of the Chinese government, adding they’re working for the development of the Indian economy and contributing to employment generation. 

All 59 Chinese mobile apps, including top social media platforms such as TikTok, WeChat,