As per the latest reports, it was said that the internet services will be blocked by the Tamil Nadu Ministry, in Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari districts, in order to stop fake rumours on social media. However, this act has come into criticization from various quarters. Along with the people of Tamil Nadu, actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan has condemned this act.
 

Kamal Haasan tweeted, "Internet connection cut in Thooththukkudi? Alarming! What next? excommunicate Tamilnadu? TN would see an uprising,much bigger than any, in its history. No Government is strong enough to take on the might of my people."