New Delhi:

Debate supporting Net Neutrality gained momentum on Thursday with nearly eight lakh netizens sending their petitions to telecom regulator Trai in support of ‘free internet’.

The deadline for receiving comments on the contentious issue is less than 8 days away now.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had sought views of public on net neutrality in India.

A widely debated issue globally, net neutrality has seen politicians, corporate leaders and film stars taking to social media sites to express their views.

“Please give 30 seconds of your time to do this. http://www.savetheinternet.in/,” actor Farhan Akhtar tweeted.

The last date for receiving comments is April 24 and counter comments by May 8.

More than 8 Lakh mails sent to TRAI, net neutrality India tweeted.