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Most internet shutdowns in India imposed to prevent protests: Report

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In the last three years, local authorities in India used 54 of the 127 internet shutdowns to prevent or respond to protests, according to the latest report by Human Rights Watch and Internet Freedom Foundation. The report further stated that between January 2020 and December 31, 2022, 18 of 28 Indian states shut down the internet at least once.