India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief

Oct 10, 2026 · The Associated Press

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India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief

An armored vehicle with a banner warning citizens against unlawful gathering stands near the venue of a youth protest demanding the resignation of the country

Indian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

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