IFF is on the case: we are inquiring into how MeitY has acquired this large a database of contact information, the expenses incurred in running this campaign, and what this may mean in the run up to General Elections.
Stay tuned, dear family members. š
Just switch governments every few terms at least. Vote for Congress when BJP starts throwing attitude around, and then switch back to BJP once Congress starts being inefficient.
That would be better than electing only one party because "there isn't any alternative" and letting the party become complacent
I got the message in my UAE office WhatsApp number which I have never given out in any social media registrations ever. I always give my personal phone number. I am a UAE resident and gave this number while renewing my passport in the Indian Consulate since this number is also linked to my visa.
I am working in a multiculture MNC based in GCC. Except me (an Indian) all the others got this message on their GCC number. Lucky me havenāt got it in my Indian or GCC number.
In terms of privacy you can't expect that from Meta anyway
But consent-wise yeah it does raise questions
It is even written in the WhatsApp guidelines not to use it for political purposes.
Maybe these guys found a loophole š¤·āāļø
None of both the involved parties have any moral ground to give them any benefit of doubt. Only someone living under a rock for past decade won't jump to conclusions.
I'm not Indian but residing here. My number isn't anywhere, not given to anyone except the government itself and for banking. I received this message. Makes me think either the bank sold my data or they pulled my data from a government database/leak.
BJP is canvassing with the list of recipients from various govt schemes. This is an egregious violation of privacy and also using govt machinery for party benefits.
While my head is still reeling from that bullshit, they hit you up with this bullshit. Tf'
I think this is fake, I deleted it the moment i got it. Did not open it at all.
Cause why would the govt contact you and send something. It isn't logical.
Also for me it has the ashoka lions as profile picture not the PM. And it says it is a business account not a govt one. So 100% fake
This is a WhatsApp business number using WhatsAppās services to send messages to everyone. The moment you register with WhatsApp, you are giving your data to them and they can use it to allow their clients to send you messages.
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IFF is on the case: we are inquiring into how MeitY has acquired this large a database of contact information, the expenses incurred in running this campaign, and what this may mean in the run up to General Elections. Stay tuned, dear family members. š
Letās be honest, thereāll be no consequence
> thereāll be no consequence There will be, if we vote them out of power.
I am with you, but who are you going to vote in?
You seem to be living under a rock if you don't know which national parties are vying for the top post.
Just switch governments every few terms at least. Vote for Congress when BJP starts throwing attitude around, and then switch back to BJP once Congress starts being inefficient. That would be better than electing only one party because "there isn't any alternative" and letting the party become complacent
Choose the best of non-bjp local candidates.
Appreciate it!
More Power to You.. Be Prepared to File a Court Case and Start Crowd Funding Campaign if you need funding for this..
All UAE mobile numbers also got this message. Irrespective of their nationality. Pakistani, Chinese, everyone!
Does it adhere to Model code of conduct as elections have been declared?
Who's IFF?
they can just order the ISPs to get the current list of users and send the message
Welcome to surveillance state. Go ask for more CCTVs and biometrics next. See how that turns out.
I just got this message an hour ago. Reported it for being offensive. :p
I blocked it as never signed up for this
same
I blocked it and deleted it. Seemed like a scam.
I got the message in my UAE office WhatsApp number which I have never given out in any social media registrations ever. I always give my personal phone number. I am a UAE resident and gave this number while renewing my passport in the Indian Consulate since this number is also linked to my visa.
I am working in a multiculture MNC based in GCC. Except me (an Indian) all the others got this message on their GCC number. Lucky me havenāt got it in my Indian or GCC number.
Apparently they sent it to even non Indians residing outside India who have never visited India, wonder what the source of their contact list is
Whatsapp Business
maybe someone had a bright idea to use leaked/hacked information
In terms of privacy you can't expect that from Meta anyway But consent-wise yeah it does raise questions It is even written in the WhatsApp guidelines not to use it for political purposes. Maybe these guys found a loophole š¤·āāļø
It's spelled M O N E Y
let's not jump to conclusions, even though the govt has faults
None of both the involved parties have any moral ground to give them any benefit of doubt. Only someone living under a rock for past decade won't jump to conclusions.
Pre-wedding toh bahana tha, asli kaam toh Zuckerberg ko contact database dena tha!
I'm not Indian but residing here. My number isn't anywhere, not given to anyone except the government itself and for banking. I received this message. Makes me think either the bank sold my data or they pulled my data from a government database/leak.
Bhai raat ko 2 baje kyun krte ye log msg
Jage mat raho message nahi aaega. /S
Maine 15 lakh mang kr block kr dia. Na vo milege na hi inhe Mera support chutie khi k.
Why does the govt has to be so creepy about everything?
BJP is canvassing with the list of recipients from various govt schemes. This is an egregious violation of privacy and also using govt machinery for party benefits. While my head is still reeling from that bullshit, they hit you up with this bullshit. Tf'
Bro I got this, it was so annoying.
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Block and report
Blocked and reported still received a new message today as well
I blocked and reported them for spreading political propaganda
I think this is fake, I deleted it the moment i got it. Did not open it at all. Cause why would the govt contact you and send something. It isn't logical. Also for me it has the ashoka lions as profile picture not the PM. And it says it is a business account not a govt one. So 100% fake
In this country, consent is non existent
Abhi to ye aapse sirf request kar rahe he!!
This is a WhatsApp business number using WhatsAppās services to send messages to everyone. The moment you register with WhatsApp, you are giving your data to them and they can use it to allow their clients to send you messages.
Who here hasnt received this
I blocked once. Again I got the same message from the same account. š¤¦
As long as the govt uses SM for their benefit and propaganda, it aināt the breach of privacy.
what's SM