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19 Aug, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Such tragedies are a direct consequence of the digital divide that pervades our country. Grand proclamations about ‘Digital India’ and ‘Smart Cities’ must first ensure that such heartbreaking incidents do not occur.

In spite of the pandemic induced push towards digitalisation, rural connectivity remains poor. According to TRAI data, Odisha has an average of 46.92 (36.99 in rural areas) web connections per 100 people, compared to the national average of 58.51 (Dec '20)
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Furthermore, out of the 53,260 government schools in Odisha, only 1450 (2.72%) have internet facilities as of June ‘21! The implementation of the #BharatNet project has been poor, as noted by the CAG and the Standing Committee on Information Technology.
Given the harsher fiscal constraints for States, such responsibilities can't be offloaded to them by the Centre. It is essential that #BharatNet be implemented on a war footing! USOF funds must also be efficiently utilised to serve under-serviced areas.
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Hearing Update: The petitions challenging the constitutionality of the #IntermediaryRules are listed for final hearing as item no. 44 before the bench led by the Chief Justice at the Madras High Court today. 1/n screenshot of court cases
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Essential government benefits cannot be made conditional on vaccination status!

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Short statement : The justification of the State of Haryana to impose an internet shutdown in Karnal on September 7 is incompatible with the Anuradha Bhasin Guidelines. The basis of an internet shutdown cannot be a vague apprehension of loss of life and property. 1/n
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Supreme Court has also at times held that the right to assembly and protest are democratic forms of dissent that must not be restrained. Hence there is a state duty to protect a protest and ensure its safety. Shutting down internet services does not advance state objectives. 3/n
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