India's Democracy Under Threat: 141 Opposition MPs Suspended by Ruling BJP

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India's Democracy Under Threat: 141 Opposition MPs Suspended by Ruling BJP
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India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended 141 opposition lawmakers, sparking accusations of stifling opposition and undermining democracy. The suspensions come after a major security breach in parliament last week, and the opposition lawmakers had demanded a parliamentary debate on the issue. The BJP, which has a majority in both houses, is now expected to legislate almost unopposed for the remainder of the session. Critics argue that the suspensions are aimed at passing bills without meaningful debate, while the BJP maintains that the lawmakers were suspended for their conduct in parliament.

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