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Modi govt has turned ‘mother of democracy’ into ‘muzzled democracy’, says Kharge
Source: The Hindu — National · 2 days ago
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Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of silencing democracy, saying the administration has turned India into a “muzzled democracy” by detaining youths, students, journalists and other activists protesting in Delhi. He claimed the authorities have shut train services, closed many metro stations and deployed security forces to suppress the demonstrations, while pledging that the Congress and other opposition parties will continue to fight for democratic rights.
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Congress attacks government over ‘converting Delhi into a fortress’ to stop youth protests
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