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The Chestnut Post Staff · October 10, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

India detains thousands in New Delhi ahead of anti-Modi protest

Indian authorities detained thousands of protesters in New Delhi in a major security operation targeting a planned mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, NPR reported.

The crackdown on youth protests comes amid growing anger toward Modi and India's election chief.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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