[allarm]

Telegram is recognized by i.e. Singapore government. They have multiple official channels in Telegram, including ministry of manpower, public housing authority and ministry of foreign affairs. The official government site has their Telegram group as well.

[stereoradonc]

This is news to me. I assumed that they had presence because of outreach but this could hold true for most other governments.

[truth_]

Indian government has official channels in Telegram, too.