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Protest Denied, Dissent Policed: India’s crackdown on those challenging the Election Commission
From alleged house arrests and detentions to police checks on train journeys and restrictions in Delhi, activists say authorities are trying to stop citizens from reaching the October 10 protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over SIR
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Delhi Police ACP thrashes journalist inside police station!
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GN Saibaba denied medical facilities, books, letters from family; threatens hunger strike
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