Internet Shutdowns Blog
SFLC.in's Letter to reconsider Internet Shutdown in Haryana
SFLC.in has sent a letter to the Haryana Government to reconsider its decision to impose an internet shutdown for 3 days in seven districts. It is stated in the order that the shutdown of the internet is being imposed because of the call for farmers' march/agitation given by certain organisations and, there is an apprehension of causing tension, annoyance, agitation, damage to public & private property, and disturbance of peace & tranquillity in the said districts.
It is to be noted that this suspension of Internet services across the State is bound to impact livelihood, education, and health care for lakhs of people in the State as 96 percent of the population in India depends on mobile Internet services. It is requested that the Government to reconsider its decision to impose an internet shutdown for 3 days in the select districts. Such a measure is disproportionate and excessive for multiple reasons.
The letter can be accessed at SFLC.in's Letter to the Hon'ble CM of Haryana
