Ensuring Election Integrity: The Case for Temporary Internet Shutdowns by ISPs
Objective :- In light of the escalating violence during elections fueled by social media, imposing an internet ban at the ISP level becomes a crucial measure. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, while valuable for communication and political engagement, have been increasingly misused to spread misinformation, incite hatred, and organize violent activities. The rapid and unchecked dissemination of inflammatory content poses significant threats to public safety and democratic processes. Therefore, a temporary internet shutdown by ISPs, though drastic, is necessary to prevent further unrest, ensure public order, and protect the integrity of the electoral process. Fig : 1 No internet at user end How to do it at ISP end let’s check deep and dive with explanation of Scenario. Scenario-1 In France, president election is going on. Due to threat of separatists Orange ISP wants to shutdown internet service across France during election period ...