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India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief

India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief
NPR News Saturday 10 October 2026, 08:31 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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Indian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.(Image credit: Manish Swarup)

Indian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

(Image credit: Manish Swarup)

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