Online desk : In a significant development, the internet facility has been restored in Manipur after an 80-day blackout resulting from the widespread violence that engulfed the state. However, residents are to adhere to specific terms and conditions as the government cautiously eases restrictions.
The Manipur government announced that while broadband internet services have been reinstated, the ban on social media platforms still remains in effect. The decision to keep social media banned is aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation and curbing the potential for incitement to violence in the region.
A government spokesperson stated that the decision to gradually restore internet services across the state will be contingent upon the prevailing situation. Authorities are closely monitoring the security scenario, and any resurgence of violence may lead to temporary suspension of the internet in specific areas to maintain law and order.
The internet ban had severely impacted essential services, with banking facilities and official curriculums coming to a halt during the prolonged period of restricted access. With the reintroduction of broadband internet, access to online banking and official educational resources is expected to improve, providing some relief to the residents and institution.
