Source – The Hindu
Shutdowns were fewer in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir, regions with historically high numbers of curbs.
Recent shutdowns occurred in Ambala, Haryana, due to farmer agitations, and in Manipur due to law and order issues.
The highest number of shutdowns, 132, occurred in 2020 after the revocation of Article 370.
Digital rights activists argue that shutdowns are ineffective and unnecessary, and often not published as required by the Supreme Court.
The government has not conducted any study on the impact or efficacy of Internet shutdowns, and no centralised data is maintained.
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