CM Biren Singh announced the Internet ban in Manipur to prevent the escalation of violence and maintain law and order.
Manipur’s Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, has recently announced the lifting of the internet ban in Manipur state. This decision comes after more than a hundred days of a government-imposed internet blackout. The initial reason cited for this internet shutdown was to prevent the escalation of violence and maintain law and order within Manipur.
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Internet ban in Manipur to be lifted from today: CM Biren Singh pic.twitter.com/lmXW2J3XH8
— Star Updates (@StaarUpdates) September 23, 2023
However, it has become increasingly clear that the prolonged internet shutdown did little to achieve these objectives. Instead, it raised concerns about freedom of information and communication within the state. The ban significantly impacted the daily lives of the people, hindering their access to essential services, information, and communication with the outside world.
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Disturbing Incident In Manipur
The incident that triggered the internet ban occurred on July 20, 2023, when a disturbing video surfaced. The video depicted the horrifying spectacle of two women being publicly humiliated, subjected to sexual assault, and paraded naked by a group of men. This incident drew national and international attention and prompted a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who broke his silence to condemn the actions as a disgrace to India.
Mobile internet ban lifted from across the state in #Manipur. Internet was suspended on May 3, 2023 after the first incident of violence. @NBirenSingh pic.twitter.com/pAdsJdAP2w
— Upendrra Rai (@UpendrraRai) September 23, 2023
As the internet ban is finally lifted, it raises questions about the effectiveness of such measures in addressing law and order issues and highlights the importance of safeguarding the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people, including access to information and communication.
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