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Along with missing application deadlines, students also had to survive without money because of the cash crunch in the state and unavailability of online payment systems.
The internet ban in Assam led to the inability of the students to apply for the competitive exams. Roop Jyoti Sharma who is a student of Gauhati University said that he missed the deadline to apply for a competitive examination due to the internet ban in the state.
The Gauhati University 24-year-old graduate utilises the internet for online tutorials to prepare for the competitive exams. The student was also a participant in the protests against the Citizenship Act, 2019 which was held at AEI grounds. Several PILs were filed in the Gauhati High Court against the ban of internet services which was restored on December 20, 2019.
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The ban had also posed problems to people who use the internet to transfer money. ATMs were running out of cash and many had to survive without any money.
Although the curfew was lifted on December 17, Guwahatians had to face difficulty in commuting as there was no Uber or Ola or any online cab services available. Auto-rickshaws were charging way more than cabs which were ought to happen due to the curfew.
A Guwahati College student mentioned how the parents were the happiest due to the internet ban as students are addicted to online games and social media platforms.
The internet ban in the state also resulted in more communication amongst its people. "I tried to bond with my family members and friends during these nine days," a student of B Borooah College, Guwahati said.
The Assam Police strictly prohibited anyone from resorting to spreading "provocative" information in the state that could cause unrest in the state. To this, the Assam Police tweeted that they are looking forward to the continued support of people of Assam in ensuring harmony and peace in the state.
