Shiv Sena mocks 'digital revenge' on China; asks 'what will happen to BJP's TikTok stars'

Questioning Centre yet again on its move to ban Chinese-origin mobile applications, Shiv Sena via its mouthpiece Saamana has termed it as 'Digital revenge', but has asked for exact time when Modi government realised threat of se Chinese apps. In its editorial, Sena has said that if those apps were a threat to national security, n why were y been allowed for all se years. Moreover, it has claimed that Chinese PLA soldiers are still occupying Galwan valley and Commander Corps level talks are taking place to arrive at a solution.

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Uddhav Thackeray-led party has also mocked those using TikTok and said that it paved way for vulgarity, adding that some 'TikTok stars' also joined BJP. It has gone on to ask what will happen to re 'political leaders'? Shiv Sena has caustically said that Central government has undermined national security, but has avenged killing of 20 Indian Army jawans by a 'Digital strike.' Sena has contrasted step to ban Chinese apps to that of India's airstrike in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) when Pakistan-sponsored terrorists attacked Indian security forces in Pulwama.

Shiv Sena has been questioning Prime Minister since LAC standoff began and has sided with its alliance partner Congress when BJP raised questions on its MoU with Chinese CPC and alleged a scam in Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. It has also attacked Centre on fuel price rise and commented on India's diplomacy with US President Donald Trump.

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Chinese apps banned

In a massive development on Monday night, Home Ministry banned 59 Chinese Apps including TikTok. Centre stated that it has received many complaints from various sources including several reports about misuse of se apps for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users’ data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India. Hence, in a move to protect sovereignty of Indian Cyber and to ensure interests of crores of Indian mobile users, government stated that this was a major blow to China’s Digital Silk Route ambitions. This move comes amid ongoing India-China standoff at Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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Moreover, on Wednesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that India will t allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects, including those through joint ventures. In line with growing anti-China sentiment in nation, Gadkari added that  government will ensure that Chinese investors are t entertained in various sectors like Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

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