Published 10:31 IST, July 2nd 2020

India bans Tiktok: Chetan Dhanani, Jay Bhatt, and other Gujarati celebs share views

Social media has been abuzz with reactions to the Indian government's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps from Indian cyberspace citing national security. Read on

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Since  government of India me its unprecedented move against China with nationwide ban on use of 59 Chinese apps on smartphones, many Gujarati celebrities are posting ir reactions on social media. action taken by Home Ministry follows outr amid ongoing India-China standoff at Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Galwan Valley in Lakh. Take a look at Dhollywood celebrities who have reacted and expressed ir thoughts over it on social media and during various interviews.

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Chetan Dhanani

In an interview with an entertainment portal, Reva actor Chetan Dhanani said that he is pleased with decision taken by Indian government. He mentioned that he did t enjoy any content on TikTok app. He ded that this does t mean that everything on app was t good, but 90% content on app was useless and destructive. refore, he was of opinion that  step has been taken to answer China’s misbehaviour, and he firmly stands with India.

Jay Bhatt

Talking about same in ar interview, Namaaos actor Jay Bhatt said that any app that poses a potential threat to data security should be thoroughly scrutinized. He ded that those apps should also be removed even if it is most sought after one. He furr said that he is sure list of apps of being banned in India shall see more names in coming days.

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Hemang Dave

Thai Jashe actor Hemang Dave expressed his views in an interview to a media outlet by stating that 2020 has been full of surprises and year has t been pleasant until w at least. He ded that he completely supports decision taken by government of India of banning se 59 Chinese apps. He furr said that this decision will harm ir ecomy as suddenly more than 1 million users will stop giving m business. Talking about young TikTok stars who me a lot of money via platform, he was of opinion that y might be heartbroken, but an Indian alternative app will be me, and things will be better again in upcoming days.

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Khushi Shah

Affra Taffri actor Khushi Shah also expressed her views by congratulating prime minister. actor said in an interaction with a media portal that it was a great decision by prime minister to ban se 59 Chinese apps. Cybersecurity experts have also warned about risks China’s apps and telecom companies may pose, actor ded. This decision will safeguard interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users, believed actor.

Viral Shah

Golkeri director Viral Shah, in an interview with a media outlet, said that India has capability of creating t only similar but much better apps than se that were banned apps. He ded that all this while, Indians were dependent on se Chinese apps. But if given a chance, India can create better stuff. On a funnier te, he stated that he was er to kw what was going to be TikTok's replacement.

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10:31 IST, July 2nd 2020