WhatsApp vs Indian Government: Why the battle has lasted over five years

WhatsApp has submitted its response to the Centre’s July 1 notice over its proposed username feature. But this is only the latest chapter in a years-long legal and regulatory battle between the messaging platform and the Indian government.
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