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Brute Violence in Bengal sparks citizens’ urgent warning
A joint statement signed by more than 140 activists, academics, former ministers, artists and scientists has warned of “all out fratricide” in India following violent attacks on opposition leaders in West Bengal.
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ECI to political parties: Steer away from caste and religion during electioneering, no false statements to mislead, no anti-women stance
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Farmers protest: Documentary ‘Kisan Satyagraha’ barred from Bengaluru film fest
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BJP’s Nitesh Rane gives authorities ultimatum of ‘fifteen days, threatens violence
Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Kankavli Nitesh Rane was caught on camera openly threatening violence against what he claimed to be migrants from Bangladesh and Rohingya refugees in the presence of police officers in Mumbai’s Thane on February 27.
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Brute Violence in Bengal sparks citizens’ urgent warning
A joint statement signed by more than 140 activists, academics, former ministers, artists and scientists has warned of “all out fratricide” in India following violent attacks on opposition leaders in West Bengal.
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