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Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia highlighted the possibility of impersonation with the new ‘username’ feature on WhatsApp. On X, Sisodia wrote that he tried to book his username but was unable to do so as almost all possible combinations with his name and “AAP” were already taken. On X, Sisodia wrote that when he went to reserve the username, he found that almost all combinations with his name and “AAP” were already taken. Sisodia. All AAPs had already been booked!

“Manish Sisodia” is not a unique name, but “systematic” reservation of party versions sparked concerns, Sisodia said. He called for improved verification systems to allow for proper use of the feature, particularly if people can connect without giving away their phone numbers.

The move follows the Indian government's orders for a halt to the rollout of users' names and explanations within three days due to concerns about fraud and safety. With Sisodia's leak, the question of the feature's implications for public figures and political accountability in India has been added to the debate. He commented on WhatsApp, but the company has not yet directly responded to him.