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A Reminder Congress Didn’t Ask For: Karnataka Muslim convention demands accountability from the Congress
A unique effort, the Karnataka Muslim Convention, held recently is a culmination of months of discussions within Karnataka’s Muslim community: the effort positions itself as an exercise in constitutional responsibility and democratic accountability, not confrontation.
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A Reminder Congress Didn’t Ask For: Karnataka Muslim convention demands accountability from the Congress
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