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U.S. lawmakers urge Rubio to question India over handling of CJP protests

Reported by The Hindu 17 Oct 2026, 11:10 am IST 1 min read

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In their letter,the lawmakers cited the CJP protests against then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the ongoing demonstrations seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as examples of alleged use of excessive forces against protesters

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Section: World
Topics: Elections
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 11:10 am IST
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