Things got worse in Sri Lanka / After the emergency, now there is a complete ban on social media, people on the road

After the imposition of emergency in Sri Lanka, now the fundamental rights have been violated. Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa government has imposed a complete ban on all types of social media platforms after reports emerged that they were planning to launch massive protests over the economic crisis. In addition, the Rajapaksa government on Saturday ordered that no one be allowed into public places without permission during the 36-hour curfew imposed by the government ahead of an anti-government rally over the worsening economic crisis.

Ban on these social media platforms

The government has banned Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter Periscope, Google Video, TikTok, Viber, Telegram and Instagram as the government fears that protesters will use them to coordinate protests and share information. will do for Due to this block, users are forced to access these platforms through VPN. Significantly, Sri Lanka has a history of imposing nationwide social media bans during unrest.

Emergency imposed in Sri Lanka from April 1

Keeping in view the prevailing situation in the country, public safety and law and order, and keeping in mind the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community, the President imposed emergency. The President has imposed emergency by issuing a gazette.

The situation in Sri Lanka goes from bad to worse

Significantly, in recent weeks, public anger against the government has been rising in the wake of the country's worst economic crisis ever. People are facing power outages for hours apart from standing in long queues for fuel and cooking gas. Along with this, the demand for Rajapaksa's resignation is increasing continuously.

Shortage of foreign exchange in Sri Lanka has led to shortage of essential goods like fuel and cooking gas. Power cuts are being done for 13 hours in a day. Sri Lanka is currently facing the worst economic crisis in history. Doctors have stopped the operation of patients due to running out of medicines in the hospitals. There are two kilometer long lines for fuel at petrol pumps. Food items have become so expensive that people are forced to sleep hungry. The situation is that milk is being sold more expensive than petrol.