Thread by @internetfreedom

We have come across reports that the internet has been shut down in parts of UP. To our knowledge, no official order has been published by the government as of yet. Please reach out to us if you have more information regarding the shutdown or if you need assistance. (1/n)

Last week, several districts in Rajasthan also arbitrarily suspended internet services purportedly to prevent cheating in an exam. We addressed letters to the officials responsible for the suspension, pointing out legal concerns with their orders. (2/n)

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We had also addressed a representation to the Government of Haryana when last month internet services were suspended in the wake of farmer protests without official publication of the orders. (3/n)

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We are extremely concerned with these repeated shutdowns. They are a restriction of fundamental rights as they prevent individuals from exercising their right to speech, and also halt access to healthcare, education, and news. (4/n)
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