Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Government Blocks Mobile Internet in Central Delhi
The Indian government has ordered telecom companies to disable mobile data services in central Delhi.
This is to maintain law and order during protests.
The protesters, led by the 'cockroach' movement, have been camping in central Delhi for a month.
They want the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because of exam paper leaks that affected 2 million students.
The shutdown has caused problems for businesses that rely on digital payments.
The government and telecom companies have not commented on the situation.
Indian government ordered mobile data shutdown in central Delhi.
Protests led by 'cockroach' movement demand resignation of education minister.
Shutdown affects businesses relying on digital payments.
Government and telecom companies have not commented.
Protests ongoing for a month over exam paper leaks.
- Who
- Indian government, protesters led by the 'cockroach' movement
- What
- Government ordered mobile internet shutdown in central Delhi
- When
- Thursday evening
- Where
- Central Delhi, India
- Why
- To maintain law and order during protests demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks
Government's Perspective
Protesters' Perspective
Reason for Internet Shutdown
Government's Perspective
The government claims the shutdown is necessary to maintain law and order during protests.
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters argue that the shutdown is an attempt to suppress their voices and prevent them from organizing.
Impact on Businesses
Government's Perspective
The government may argue that the shutdown is a temporary measure and businesses will adapt.
Protesters' Perspective
Businesses affected by the shutdown complain that it disrupts their operations and ability to accept digital payments.
- Location
- Central Delhi, India
- Date
- Thursday evening
- Protesters
- Led by the 'cockroach' movement
- Demand
- Resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Reason for Protest
- Exam paper leaks affecting 2 million students
- Telecom Companies Affected
- Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone-Idea