Congress Raises Concerns Over Potential TikTok Relaunch in India

Amidst growing anticipation regarding the potential return of the Chinese short-video app TikTok to India, the Congress party has voiced its concerns. A post on X by the party has ignited discussion. The post addressed the reports of a ‘TikTok’ website operating in India. It also brought up the clashes with China in which 20 Indian soldiers were martyred. The post brought up the ban on TikTok. The Congress also pointed to the Prime Minister’s meetings with Chinese officials and an upcoming visit to China, happening concurrently with the TikTok news. The party asserted that these actions suggest a prioritization of the relationship with China over national interests.