AAP MP says stopping outgoing calls is fair, but blocking incoming calls harms poor users.

New Delhi: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has criticized telecom companies for blocking incoming calls when users have low or no balance.He spoke about the issue in Parliament.

Raghav Chadha said stopping outgoing calls due to low balance is understandable. But blocking incoming calls is completely wrong.”Stopping outgoing calls due to low balance is understandable, but blocking incoming calls is completely wrong, especially for poor users,” says MP Raghav Chadha.

Chadha pointed out that many poor people depend on their phones for important calls. This includes calls for work, emergencies, OTPs, and job updates.

The practice affects low-income users the most. They often use basic phones and do not need data. They only want to receive calls.Telecom companies require users to buy validity plans to keep incoming calls active.Chadha raised this concern to highlight the unfair burden on poor users.

Public impact: Users with expired plans or low balance may miss important incoming calls until they recharge.Further updates on this issue may come from Parliament or telecom regulators.

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