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Internet in Kashmir has been down for the longest period ever in a democracy, 172 days and counting [0]. Several cities in UP, Karnataka also faced Internet shut downs during recent protests [1].

[0] https://www.dw.com/en/indian-court-kashmir-indefinite-intern...

[1] https://www.medianama.com/2019/12/223-internet-shutdown-up-k...

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Anytime a protest/riot spills onto the street in any country, there will be 2 groups of people :

1. Those who value privacy over security

2. Those who value security over privacy

No matter which side any government tilts towards, even if its a reasonably balanced approach, the other side will complain about it.

That's not media companies per say across India, that's one region internet has been down