Internet Freedom Foundation calls India’s BitChat GitHub takedown order ‘unconstitutional’

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The Internet Freedom Foundation is calling India's order to remove Jack Dorsey's BitChat repositories from GitHub 'unconstitutional', stating it exceeds the government's legal authority and threatens free speech. The order specifically targets 106 repositories, sparking concerns about censorship and the impact on open-source development. This move has significant implications for India's tech industry and global digital rights.