Protesters Say India’s Democracy Is “Rotten” as Modi Gov’t Purges Voter Rolls, Arrests Thousands
Protesters in India are demonstrating against the government, alleging that voter rolls are being purged and thousands of citizens are being arrested. The report frames these actions as a threat to the country's democratic integrity.
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Concerns regarding democratic backsliding in major global powers have significant geopolitical implications.
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