Overview

• EaseMyTrip claims MakeMyTrip's discounted military travel bookings risk exposing Defence IDs, routes, and dates to potential adversaries.
• MakeMyTrip denies the allegations, asserting it is a fully Indian-operated company with robust data security under Indian laws.
• EaseMyTrip highlights Trip.com Group's significant stake in MakeMyTrip and alleges five of its ten board members have ties to China.
• The Indian government and Defence Ministry have not yet commented or verified the claims, leaving the issue unresolved.
• The controversy aligns with India’s broader scrutiny of Chinese investments in sensitive sectors and calls for greater self-reliance.