Thread by @Mrinalr0y

Just like Gmail has BharatMail as an alternative, India too must think about parallel systems.
Global platforms are important, but national self-reliance matters too. 🇮🇳

Take Twitter/X as an example. It connects us globally — no doubt.
But even in the U.S., Donald Trump launched Truth Social as a separate space, built for their own ecosystem.

Similarly, India also needs its own internal, parallel social platform.
One that is rooted in Bharat, shaped by our culture, languages, and laws — created in India, for India. ✨

If the government truly wants, everything is possible. 🇮🇳
Earlier, when a Twitter ban was expected, Koo came up as India’s alternative.

But since the ban never happened and users found nothing extra, Koo failed — from revenue to relevance, it had to shut down.

If India truly wants to make it happen, the initiative must be taken. 🇮🇳
Look at X vs TruthSocial — that concept can apply to Bharat too.

Even if no one replaces X, India should still have its own platform.
X connects us globally, but building and promoting a platform of our own

If we talk solutions — imagine an Instagram alternative started by 🇮🇳 Virat Kohli.
Then he approaches other celebrities to join, and naturally his millions of fans follow.

That’s how it works. The key is: someone must start. 🚀✨

One day or another, India must build its own digital platforms. 🇮🇳
Global apps are vital, but true self-reliance needs our own systems too.

Govt support is key. Without it, no true alternative is possible.

Look at Gmail → imagine BharatMail used for govt offices, colleges, exams — once that cycle starts, people will naturally shift. ✨
The same applies to social media.
X connects us globally, but Bharat also needs its own platform for internal strength and independence. 🚀

I’m not saying to ban global apps. They’ll stay.
But as a concerned citizen, I believe India must build and promote its own platforms — created in Bharat, for Bharat. 🇮🇳

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