For sixth year in a row, India leads in global internet shutdowns with 116 internet shutdowns in 2023.
In 2023, India imposed an internet blackout lasting more than 5,000 hours in Manipur. Across the country, the total duration of internet disruption amounted to 7,956 hours. Among these, 7,812 hours constituted a complete blackout of internet services, with social media platforms being inaccessible for 144 hours.
According to a report by Access Now and the #KeepItOn.