September 8, 2025 5:00 PM
No role in rejection of political party’s SMS campaign in Maharashtra: TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday issued a clarification following media reports that alleged the regulator had rejected a political party’s application to send SMS messages to its workers in Maharashtra as part of a campaign. In a statement, TRAI categorically denied any involvement in the acceptance or rejection of such SMS campaigns, making it clear that these responsibilities lie with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). “The approval or rejection of SMS message t...