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Indian police registered cases against opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others for allegedly forcing their way during protests.
Indian police have filed cases against opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other Congress party members for alleged involvement in protests. This action comes amid growing dissent concerning the country's election commission and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
The charges against opposition figures coincide with broader political tensions and a recent summit where President Xi Jinping visited New Delhi. The situation highlights ongoing domestic political challenges for the Modi administration, even as it engages in international diplomacy.
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“Last month, President Xi Jinping travelled to New Delhi to attend the Brics summit – his first visit in seven years.”How each side headlined it
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Left: Dawn (PK) discusses growing protests against India's poll body and Prime Minister Modi.
Center: Dawn (Pakistan) reports that police have registered an FIR against opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others for allegedly forcing their way into a location during protests in India. South China Morning Post notes that Modi and Xi cannot bridge the India-China divide alone, referencing Xi's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit.
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NEW DELHI: Police on Thursday registered an FIR against opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, Congress lawmaker Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several others for allegedly forcing their way into the Akashvani...
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Last month, President Xi Jinping travelled to New Delhi to attend the Brics summit – his first visit in seven years.
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