Government Orders Google to Remove Chinese App for Displaying Incorrect Map of India

The Indian government has instructed Google to remove a Chinese app that displays an incorrect map of India. The app in question was found to show parts of India as belonging to another country, which has sparked anger and concern among Indian authorities.

The app, which was available for download on the Google Play Store, depicted a map of India with regions that are disputed or claimed by India being shown incorrectly. This misrepresentation of India’s borders is considered a violation of India’s territorial integrity, which is a sensitive issue for the country.

The Indian government takes such issues seriously, as the incorrect map could mislead users and spread incorrect information about India’s boundaries. The app’s developers, believed to be based in China, were given a notice to correct the map, but the issue remained unresolved, prompting the government to take stronger action.

Following the complaint, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) directed Google to remove the app from its platform. The government has stressed the importance of ensuring that apps available in India respect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The government has also warned that any app that displays inaccurate information about India’s map or violates other regulations could face similar action in the future.

Google has confirmed that it has removed the app from the Play Store following the government’s request. The company has also stated that it works closely with the Indian authorities to ensure that apps on its platform comply with the country’s laws and regulations. However, Google did not reveal how the app had been able to display the incorrect map in the first place.

The Indian government’s action to remove the Chinese app is part of a larger effort to ensure that digital platforms respect India’s territorial claims. It sends a strong message about the importance of upholding national sovereignty in the digital space. As more apps are scrutinized for similar issues, it is clear that the government is determined to maintain strict control over the content available to Indian users.