India shuts down the internet far more than any other country.
India shuts down the internet far more than any other country.
The country had 771 blackouts between 2016 and 2023, and there have been 51 so far this year. We mapped the affected areas.
You're viewing a single thread.
The situation can escalate quickly and there could be a lot of violent riots, given the history.
I personally think these things are justified if you really know the on ground situation.
4 24 ReplyThe shutdowns are mostly in Jammu/Kashmir
The majority of shutdowns in India have historically occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, a region at the center of a decades-long dispute between India, Pakistan, and China. In August 2019, it experienced 552 consecutive days of internet blackout, the world’s longest shutdown in history.
22 1 ReplyAs expected.
The situation has really improved since last 2 years. Hopefully peace will come back to the valley.
7 4 ReplyMy very first thought was they would lose so much business if they did that but yeah regionally I can see them getting away with.
2 1 ReplyAn insurgency, riots, or general strike impact business as well.
2 2 Reply