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"India's Democracy Under Threat: 141 Opposition Lawmakers Suspended Amid Accusations of Government Interference"

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Source: Democracy Now!
"India's Democracy Under Threat: 141 Opposition Lawmakers Suspended Amid Accusations of Government Interference"
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Over 140 opposition lawmakers in India have been suspended by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of key votes and pivotal elections. Opposition leaders accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to weaken a new political alliance challenging the BJP in next year's elections. The suspensions have raised concerns about the state of democracy in India.

Topics:worldpolitics#bharatiya-janata-party#elections#india#narendra-modi#opposition-lawmakers#politics
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  1. 140+ Opposition Lawmakers Suspended in India Ahead of Key Votes and Pivotal Elections  Democracy Now!
  2. Indian government accused of attack on democracy as 141 MPs suspended  The Guardian
  3. India suspends 141 lawmakers as ruling BJP accused of stifling opposition  CNN

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