Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram messaging app, said that it will likely exceed one billion active monthly users this year. Speaking to US journalist Tucker Carlson in an interview shared on the X social media platform, Durov described Telegram’s growth as akin to a “forest fire”.
Since its inception, Telegram has surged in popularity, now boasting 900 million active users globally. Durov, who fully owns the platform, remains steadfast in his commitment to maintaining Telegram as a “neutral platform”, free from geopolitical influence despite pressures from certain governments.
The genesis of Telegram traces back to Durov’s tenure in Russia, where he faced mounting pressure to compromise his principles. Refusing to bow to governmental demands, Durov left Russia in 2014, subsequently establishing Telegram in Dubai. He has since navigated challenges, including false rumours about the platform’s ties to Russia and attempts by competitors to stifle Telegram’s growth.
