India is now the Undisputed World Leader of Internet Shutdowns

Since 2015, India has seen over 350 instances of Internet shutdowns. Be it to control the spread of misinformation or to curb unrest, the ruling government of India has been switching the “national modem” off as it sees fit. This is highly uncharacteristic of a democracy and equally worrisome as India now holds the record for “Most Internet Shutdowns in the World“

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