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11 Jul, 3 tweets, 4 min read
Its time to #LetTheNetWork
Join us for a panel discussion that brings together experts from around the field to discuss the question of whether the use of the #KillSwitch can ever be justified.
#democracy #KeepitOn #internetshutdown
#DigitalIndia
What if we told you that the largest #democracy in the world is also the World's #internetshutdown capital?
It wouldn't be so hard to believe with the stats that show how #India has become infamous for constantly controlling the information highway.
#LetTheNetWork #KeepitOn
A practice that started in 2012 as a measure to curb violence & unrest in conflict-ridden areas has now become the first response from the government for matters ranging from peaceful protests to cheating in exams & even to mitigating tensions during a wrestling match.

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13 Aug 20
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