Disabling Internet Services "Dangerous to Democracy" ... G7, India Joint Statement ..!

The G7 said in a statement that disabling Internet services was "dangerous to democracy".

The G-7 system includes economically developed countries such as the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. The summit of this organization was held in the UK.

This year, India, Australia, South Korea and South Africa participated as special invitees.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the conference via video conference with the direct participation of the leaders of the G-7 countries.

A joint statement issued by the G-7 countries and special invitees, including India, said, “Freedom of expression must be respected both online and offline.

Freedom of expression will help save democracy. This will help people to live without oppression. Disabling Internet freedom is dangerous for democracy. "

"We are at a critical juncture. We now face increasing dictatorship, intervention, corruption, economic crisis, misinformation, online vulnerabilities and cyber attacks, politically motivated cyber abuses, manipulation of information including human rights violations and threats to freedom and democracy. .

Online and offline, human rights must be protected for all.

The right to assemble, the right to form organizations, and the freedom to vote without fear in elections must be guaranteed. "

While the joint statement is said to be aimed at China and Russia, the statement comes amid criticism of the federal government for banning the Internet in Jammu and Kashmir at a time when the federal government is in conflict with technology companies such as Twitter.

Speaking at the meeting earlier, Prime Minister Modi said that democracy and freedom are a part of Indian civilization.

 Modi condemned cyber attacks and defamation campaigns against countries with open social structures.