Opposition leaders caution against granting L-G enhanced powers over telecom in J&K
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Summary
J&K Congress chief says power over Internet shutdowns, interception, blocking of communication networks, and decryption authority is ‘yet another dent on the democratic governance mechanism of the elected government’
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Sunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right