India, the Land of Internet Shutdowns

India, which takes pride in being the largest democracy in the world, also has the highest number of internet shutdowns.

December 24, 2019 by Newsclick

India, which takes pride in being the largest democracy in the world, also has the highest number of internet shutdowns. In this explainer, we look at how these shutdowns are enforced, their impact on everyday life and ask if we can truly claim to be a democracy with this record.