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- The Instagram account for the Stop Vizag Data Centers campaign is currently inaccessible to users in India due to a government-mandated legal restriction.
- The movement claims the restriction was enforced without prior deliberation and follows the removal of several individual posts.
- The campaign advocates against the construction of AI data centers in Visakhapatnam, citing concerns over environmental and social impacts.
- Organizers intend to continue their activities via a backup account while demanding the restoration of the original profile.
What to watch next
- Potential restoration of the original account by Meta.
- Further demonstrations or awareness campaigns by Green Visakha.
- Government responses to public concerns regarding the AI data center projects.
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Pragathi
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“After we created the ‘Stop Vizag Data Centers’ page to raise the voice of the people, our account was banned on Saturday (September 19) and all our reels were removed. If the Google data centre has genuine advantages, why is the government unable to answer the people’s questions? Why is it trying to silence our voices? We will continue to stand up for the people of Vizag and oppose the data centre project. We want justice.”
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…who attended a public awareness programme held on the potential impacts of large-scale AI data centres on water resources, electricity demand and local temperatures along Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on Sunday said: “ After we created the ‘Stop Vizag Data Centers’ page to raise the voice of the people, our account was banned on Saturday (September 19) and all our reels were removed. If the Google data centre has genuine advantages, why is the government unable to answer the people’s questions? Why is it trying to silence our voices? We will continue to stand up for the people of Vizag and oppose the data centre project. We want justice. ” The event was conducted by Green Visakha, an environmental NGO with participation from student organisation. The organisation represetatives said the programme was aimed at creating public awareness about the…
Deeksha Vanguru
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“Today (Sunday), we held a demonstration against the rapid expansion of data centres. We also conducted an awareness campaign by distributing pamphlets and speaking to people about the potential environmental and other impacts of such projects. We had over 11,000 followers, more than 56 lakh views and good engagement, besides a network of volunteers. By repeatedly taking down our posts, our content is being restricted and our dissent is being curtailed,”
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…represetatives said the programme was aimed at creating public awareness about the responsible and sustainable use of natural resources and the potential impact of such projects on the ecosystem and biodiversity. “ Today (Sunday), we held a demonstration against the rapid expansion of data centres. We also conducted an awareness campaign by distributing pamphlets and speaking to people about the potential environmental and other impacts of such projects. We had over 11,000 followers, more than 56 lakh views and good engagement, besides a network of volunteers. By repeatedly taking down our posts, our content is being restricted and our dissent is being curtailed, ” said Deeksha Vanguru, member of ‘Stop Vizag Data Centers.’ Published - September 21, 2026 01:13 am IST…
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