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Undawn Ban Push in Assam Faces Reality Check App Blocking Won’t Stop Access Easily
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
App bans sound decisive but don’t fully control user access
An Assam-based NGO is urging a ban on Undawn, the Tencent-backed game, calling it a threat to India’s sovereignty. But the move also highlights a key challenge: banning apps alone often can’t guarantee users lose access. Policymakers may need smarter, broader measures focused on content, compliance, and enforcement rather than relying on blocks.
- Assam NGO demands a ban on the Tencent-linked game Undawn
- The claim centers on sovereignty and a “digital assault” narrative
- App bans have limits and may not fully restrict user access
- Enforcement and alternative safeguards may be more effective
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