New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 2 -- Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday clarified that the Sanchar Saathi application, which the government has asked mobile phone manufacturers to pre-install on devices, can be deleted by users if they do not wish to keep it.

Responding to Opposition criticism, he said rival parties were attempting to manufacture controversy and emphasised that the government's focus remained on consumer safety.

"When the opposition has no issues and they are trying to find some, we cannot help them. Our duty is to help consumers and ensure their safety. The Sanchar Saathi app enables every consumer to ensure their safety. Sanchar Saathi portal has more than 20 crore downloads, and the app has more t...