India has asked GitHub to remove Bitchat repositories; Jack Dorsey shares notice on X

Updated On: 24 July, 2026 04:18 PM IST | New Delhi |

Centre's move comes amid the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests in Delhi, where the Bluetooth-based messaging apps were reportedly being used by the protesters to stay connected after mobile internet services were allegedly suspended

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Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter and developer of Bitchat, shared screenshots of the govt notice. Pic/X

The Indian government has directed GitHub to remove repositories hosting Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging application developed by Jack Dorsey, citing concerns over national security and public order.