<h1>Opposition leader slams Digital India failures: villages without broadband, schools lack internet, cybersecurity incidents surge</h1> The opposition leader criticized the government's Digital India initiative, citing multiple unfulfilled promises and implementation failures. Key issues highlighted include 65% of targeted villages still lacking broadband connectivity under BharatNet project, with deadlines revised eight times. State telecom companies received revival packages worth over Rs 3 lakh crore but continue lagging behind private players, with debt increasing significantly. Digital exclusion remains widespread with 75.3% of people unable to use computers and 54% of government schools lacking internet connectivity. Cybersecurity incidents increased 76.25% from 2020-2024, while digital arrest scams tripled. The leader claimed credit for foundational digital infrastructure was established by the previous administration, including payment systems and benefit transfer schemes.