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I would say that an #internetshutdown 
in India's national capital are unprecedented & shocking. But sadly now only the latter hold true. Remember that just 13 months ago, the Union Govt shutdowns across Delhi during #CAA_NRC protests. And again today during #FarmersProstests
in India's national capital are unprecedented & shocking. But sadly now only the latter hold true. Remember that just 13 months ago, the Union Govt shutdowns across Delhi during #CAA_NRC protests. And again today during #FarmersProstests
Today's #internetshutdown in Delhi impacts hundreds of thousands of people, depriving them of their rights on a day meant to celebrate them and the constitution that came into force to guarantee them 71 years ago.
in Delhi impacts hundreds of thousands of people, depriving them of their rights on a day meant to celebrate them and the constitution that came into force to guarantee them 71 years ago.
And to be clear, it is now clear that an #internetshutdown never helps address a tense situation or help prevent or combat violence. It adds to insecurity and frustrates the reporting and communications that reveals abuse of power & commission of violence. https://theconversation.com/shutting-down-social-media-does-not-reduce-violence-but-rather-fuels-it-115960
never helps address a tense situation or help prevent or combat violence. It adds to insecurity and frustrates the reporting and communications that reveals abuse of power & commission of violence. https://theconversation.com/shutting-down-social-media-does-not-reduce-violence-but-rather-fuels-it-115960
Also imp to note: since 2016-17, the Union Govt has ducked questions from MPs & press on its direct role in encouraging internet shutdowns. Today's #internetshutdown in Delhi during India's Republic Day was directly ordered by the Union Home Ministry; the order makes it clear.
in Delhi during India's Republic Day was directly ordered by the Union Home Ministry; the order makes it clear.
