Days after India restricted access to Telegram ahead of the NEET re-examination, users appear to be finding alternative ways to access the popular messaging platform. One of the clearest signs of that shift is a sudden spike in VPN usage across the country, with providers reporting a sharp increase in registrations following the government’s decision. The temporary restriction was introduced after authorities alleged that Telegram was being used by fraudsters attempting to exploit the NEET-UG examination process. Keep on reading to get to know why VPN usage is surging, what officials have said about the ban and how Telegram has responded to the controversy.
