Amidst Internet Shutdown In Parts Of Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal Launches Free WiFi Scheme

Meenu Katariya

Several parts of Delhi NCR are witnessing widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. This has also led to the imposition of section 144 and Internet shut down.

While most of the mobile operators have restricted their Internet and voice and messaging services in Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal launched a free WiFi scheme in the city.

News18

He made the announcement through a live Facebook video.

According to reports, free WiFi service will be provided to Delhiites over 11,000 hotspots spread across the city. Of these, over 100 hotspots will be inaugurated today, 19th December, and all the hotspots will be operational in the next six months

Speaking to media, Arvind Kejriwal said:

Delhi will become the first city in the world to have free WiFi services.
Business Today

AAP had promised to provide free WiFi services in Delhi during 2015 Assembly Elections. 

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