It is strange how differet governments react to different situaltions. In a recent report by the Economics Times, the Indian Government can “switch off” internet connectivity of the whole country during national emergencies and in situations in which it feels threat to the nation as a whole.
In our opinion, it is really strange thing to do. There are many countries such as Finland that has made internet access as a fundamental right to every citizen. There are very few countries in the world that have done what India is headed to do. According to Economics Times, ” Even as the US and other western nations debate the judiciousness of giving the government’s complete control to shut down cyber traffic, India has moved a step ahead and incorporated a provision under the IT Act of 2008, giving the Central government, or any of its officers specially authorised by it, to block the internet if necessary. The shutdown can happen in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, its defense, security of its states, friendly relations with foreign states or for public order. Failure to comply will result in imprisonment of up to seven years”.
In our opinion, banning such things will not serve any purpose except losses to IT and web based companies. What are your opinion of this move.