Students in Jammu & Kashmir faced serious hurdles in completing their NEET applications after mobile data, voice, and SMS services were suspended amid protests. With OTP-based verification required for exam registrations and online study platforms, many students risked missing crucial deadlines due to the connectivity restrictions. On 6 March 2026, SFLC.in wrote to the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, highlighting how internet shutdowns can disrupt students’ academic opportunities and urging immediate intervention. The letter requested alternative login mechanisms (such as email-based OTPs or offline registration centres) and deadline extensions for candidates in affected regions to ensure that students are not unfairly penalised. While the shutdown was lifted later the same day, the incident once again highlights how connectivity restrictions can have unintended consequences on students preparing for national-level competitive exams. #InternetShutdown #InternetShutdowns #KeepItOn #LetTheNetWork #AccessToInternet #DigitalRights #OnlineAccess #RightToInternet #InternetFreedom #ConnectivityMatters #DigitalAccess #AccessToInformation

OTP आज कोई सुविधा नहीं, ज़रूरत है। बैंक, सरकारी सेवाएँ, नौकरी—सब OTP पर निर्भर हैं। फिर भी OTP के लिए recharge चाहिए। Digital access तब ही अधिकार है जब OTP मुफ़्त हो। #DigitalRights #RightToInternet #DigitalIndia #OTP @JM_Scindia @PMOIndia @yadavakhilesh @RahulGandhi

پاراچنار تنہا نہیں بس اسے چند بہادر آوازوں کی ضرورت ہے — زھراء طوری #پاراچنار #Parachinar #KurramDistrict #InternetShutdown #DigitalSiege #LetParachinarBreathe #StandWithParachinar #StopCollectivePunishment #HumanRightsViolation #RightToInternet #ShiaGenocide #ZahraTuri

Today's session emphasized that internet access is no longer a luxury but a critical necessity, deeply intertwined with education, healthcare, economic growth, civic participation, and empowerment. Highlighting Pakistan’s digital aspirations under initiatives like ‘Uraan Pakistan’, the discussion stressed the need to bridge the digital divide and ensure inclusive connectivity. @UsamaKhilji argued that internet access should be recognized as a fundamental right, linking it to four key constitutional freedoms: the right to livelihood—vital for freelancers and IT workers in Pakistan’s booming digital economy; the right to privacy—under threat from increasing surveillance, with courts stepping in to protect citizens; freedom of expression—enabled and amplified online, especially where traditional media is restricted; and the right to information—with the internet serving as a main source of news and public data. Without digital access, these rights lose strength, making it imperative for Pakistan to treat internet access as a basic human right. #DigitalRights #InternetForAll #UraanPakistan #RightToInternet #DigitalInclusion #FreedomOfExpression #AccessToInformation #DigitalPakistan #TechForGood #InternetIsARight #BridgingTheDigitalDivide #CivicEmpowerment #DigitalEmpowerment #HumanRightsInDigitalAge

1/ Unbelievable & Urgent – Need Help! We reside in a premier gated society in Roorkee,Uttarakhand, once it was renowned for its highest concentration of engineers. Today, a shocking incident occurred #Roorkee #InternetShutdow #DigitalIndia #RightToInternet @pushkardhami, @ukcmo

📵 “No internet, no OTP, no UPI.” Residents near jails in Mangaluru & Bengaluru are living in digital dead zones due to powerful 5G jammers. #RightToInternet #Mangaluru #Jammers medianama.com/2025/04/223-ma…

🚨 Unfair Practices in Manipur: Internet Ban Lifted, But Not for All 🚨 On September 10th, the Manipur government imposed a 5-day internet ban, citing security concerns. 🚨 The ban was officially lifted for broadband users on the 12th, but for many, the internet remains inaccessible. This has created an even more severe disruption than the initial government ban. Here’s the unfair reality many consumers are facing: 1️⃣ Selective Restoration: Internet services from Jio, Airtel, and BSNL are still not operational for a large portion of the population. Ironically, those who have reportedly bribed the service providers with amounts ranging from ₹200 to ₹500 are getting preferential treatment, enjoying seamless internet access while others are left in the dark. 2️⃣ Corruption Over Citizens' Rights: This practice not only reeks of corruption but also violates the fundamental rights of citizens to access information and communicate freely. It’s outrageous that essential services are being turned into a paid privilege in times of crisis. The citizens should not tolerate such violation of our basic rights 3️⃣ Impact on Daily Life: Internet access is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Many rely on the internet for work, education, health services, and staying informed. These prolonged disruptions are causing undue stress and financial losses to the people of Manipur. 4️⃣ Lack of Accountability: The lack of a clear response from the network service providers and the government is alarming. Who is overseeing this gross misuse of power? Why are these companies not held accountable for exploiting citizens during an already challenging time? 📢 We Demand Transparency and Fairness: It’s time for Jio, Airtel, and BSNL to provide a public explanation and restore services for the broadband consumers immediately. Authorities must investigate these bribery allegations and ensure that essential services are not manipulated for profit. The people of Imphal, Manipur deserve equal access to the internet without the need to pay off corrupt practices. It's time to stand against this injustice. @NBirenSingh @BSNLCorporate @airtelindia @JioCare @DoT_India @manipur_police #ManipurInternetBan #Corruption #RightToInternet

Ookla says India’s internet speeds had improved impressively, moving up as much as 72 places to No.47, better than Japan n UK. There is a need to invest more in Telecom infrastructure to not just boost telecom services but also digital payments. #RightToInternet

Right to internet is a fundamental human right. Free the internet in Guinea 🇬🇳 #RightToInternet #FreeInternetinGuinee @TheMFWA @IFEX @article19org @achpr_cadhp #DroitALinternet #Guinea 🇬🇳

🚨Right to INTERNET #currentaffairs #Kerala #righttointernet #pinarayivijayan #kfon #India #UPSC #SSC #appsc #tspsc

We congratulate and thankful to @pinarayivijayan @CMOKerala for taking this significant step toward making internet Inclusive & Equitable. #Righttointernet

Digital inclusion is not a luxury, it's a necessity. Let's ensure everyone has the tools they need to thrive in the digital age. 💪📲 @walipakcom #DigitalLiteracy #opportunityforall #Righttointernet #Inclusion #Ruralyouth #Aiforall #Education #digitaltransformation

We must declare the internet a Fundamental right. And there are only two companies who can make it possible. First is @SpaceX. @elonmusk knows free internet ensures free speech #freeinternet #FreeSpeech #righttointernet

Nel #nuovogoverno chi saprà fare #opposizione tenendo la barra dritta in modo costruttivo, acquisterà peso 📌@mariannamadia ha depositato una pdl per introdurre in #Costituzione il diritto di accesso a #internet 🔺#righttoInternet fu proposto per la 1a volta da Rodotà nel 2010

How many times have you used the #internet in the last week? Last day? Last hour? Isn't it time for #internetaccess to be recognized as a #fundamentalright? Read this important piece by @UCLA_Law student Logan Miller at ow.ly/V2kH50Gp0FQ #digitaldivide #righttointernet

#KFON #RightToInternet

Shutdown number 33 (tomorrow in Haryana) in 2021. 532 in total since 2014. #RightToInternet #CyberRights #InternetShutDown #InternetBlackoutByBJP #FarmersProtest

Shut number 33 in 2021. 532 in total since 2014. #RightToInternet #CyberRights #InternetShutDown

In the absence of any formally announced orders for #internetshutdowns, @SFLCin has been documenting voices and experiences from various locations experiencing shutdowns in #India. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #LetTheNetWork #LostVoices #documentary #RightToInternet #censorship

We have been documenting voices and experiences from various locations experiencing shutdowns in #India. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #LetTheNetWork #LostVoices #documentary #Resistance #FreeSpeech #RightToInternet #censorship