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Modi Seeks to Calm Allies by Shackling Gen Z Protests

Modi Seeks to Calm Allies by Shackling Gen Z Protests
NYT World Wednesday 21 October 2026, 04:26 UTC By Mujib Mashal, Suhasini Raj and Hari Kumar 1 min read
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Security personnel detained protesters in New Delhi this month demanding the resignation of the election commission chief.

Security personnel detained protesters in New Delhi this month demanding the resignation of the election commission chief.
New Delhi (LOCATION)
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