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Srinagar, October 20: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said Kashmir had been polarised rather than normalised since 2019, alleging that Kashmiris faced hostility both within Jammu and Kashmir and in other parts of the country. Commenting on attacks on Kashmir-based buses and people outside the Union Territory, Ruhullah said, Kashmir has been polarised instead of being normalised, and I have been saying this from 2019 until now. He alleged that Kashmiris were increasingly treated as suspects and held the BJP responsible for the hostile environment. The relationship between this state and the Union was not normalised in 2019. It was made hostile, and the responsibility for that hostility lies with the BJP, he said. Ruhullah also expressed disappointment with the Jammu and Kashmir government, saying it had failed to meet people's expectations on both the political agenda and governance after two years in office. People in Jammu and Kashmir have been disappointed, unfortunately. They should not have been, he said. Questioning the government's record on Article 370, employment, reservation, electricity, students' issues and prisoners, he asked, On which parameter can we say that the government has delivered anything that we can be proud of? Referring to former chief minister Farooq Abdullah's reported remarks that the abrogation of Article 370 was wrong, Ruhullah said the focus should be on concrete steps to reverse the decision. Everyone knows that the abrogation was wrong. You know it, I know it, and most people in India know it, he said. The question is: what are we doing to reverse that decision? On protests seeking accountability from the Election Commission, Ruhullah described the demonstrations as genuine and said they could signal a revival of democratic resistance. It is a genuine protest, and it seems democracy may be starting to breathe again after being suppressed over the past 10 to 12 years, he said.
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CM Shivakumar invites people to Mysuru Dasara, calls it pride of Karnataka
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday invited people to participate in the historic Mysuru Dasara celebrations, describing the state festival as a symbol of the state's pride, cultural heritage and traditions. The Karnataka government is celebrating the Mysuru Dasara from Sunday, October 11, to Wednesday, October 21. Ayudha Puja rituals have begun at Mysuru Palace, with members of the royal family participating in the ceremonies. The Jamboo Savari (grand elephant procession) and the floral tribute to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari will take place between 4.10 p.m. and 4.35 p.m., followed by the procession from Amba Vilas Palace to the Bannimantap Grounds. Elephant Prashanth will carry the 750 kg solid gold howdah, succeeding the retired veteran tusker Abhimanyu. The royal palace and central areas of Mysuru are illuminated every night throughout the 11-day festival. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that a decision would be taken on extending the illumination for another 11 days after the Dasara festival. In a one-minute video message, CM Shivakumar said Mysuru Dasara was not merely a festival but a reflection of Karnataka's rich heritage, cultural identity and grandeur. Mysuru Dasara is not just a festival. It is the pride of Karnataka and a reflection of our heritage. It is a celebration of our culture and the grandeur of our land. Here, one can experience art, music and our rich cultural traditions, he said. He said several prominent dignitaries from across the world would participate in the celebrations. Indian armed forces, including the Army, Air Force and Navy, would also be part of the festivities, he added. Shivakumar said Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy would also attend the celebrations. Describing Mysuru Dasara as an occasion to showcase Karnataka's cultural richness and heritage, he said the festival had become a matter of pride for every Kannadiga. On behalf of the government and the people of Karnataka, I extend a warm invitation to Kannadigas and tourists. Come to Mysuru and experience the grandeur of Dasara with your own eyes, he said. In a separate message posted on social media platform X, Shivakumar described Mysuru Dasara as a state festival representing Karnataka's art, culture, traditions and splendour. The countdown has begun for the world-renowned Mysuru Dasara celebrations, a symbol of the state's art, culture, tradition and splendour. With the blessings of Mother Chamundeshwari, the city of Mysuru has adorned itself, extending its hand in invitation to all the people of the state, he said.
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Andhra Pradesh CM, Governor pray for peoples prosperity on Vijayadashami
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed for their happiness and prosperity. On the joyous occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh. The Navaratri festival symbolises supremacy of Dharma and marks the triumph of good over evil, righteousness over adharma, and light over darkness, the Governor said in his message. I pray divine Mother Goddess Durga to shower her choicest blessings on all of us on this happy and festive occasion of Vijayadashami, he said. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated that the festival of Dussehra, which symbolises the victory of good over evil, serves as a great source of inspiration for us all. I pray for the blessings of the Divine Mother upon our resolve to ensure fair rewards for the hard work of our farmers, empowerment for women, and a bright future for our youth. With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga, may Andhra Pradesh achieve success in every field and continue to progress on the path of development. I sincerely wish for every family to flourish with happiness, good health, peace, and prosperity, the Chief Minister said. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that the festival of Dussehra, standing as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil and righteousness over unrighteousness, is being celebrated with great spiritual splendor across the length and breadth of India. In both Telugu states, people are conducting Dussehra festivities with utmost grandeur, worshiping the embodiment of power in accordance with their respective traditions. I extend my heartfelt Dussehra greetings to all, praying that the blessings of the Divine Mother may be showered upon every citizen of our nation. This year, the Sharannavaratri celebrations at Indrakeeladri were made even more magnificent by the presence of the Honourable President of India and the Chief Ministers of several states. Furthermore, the national-level 'SARAS Mela' held in Vijayawada as part of the Dussehra festivities has further enhanced the state's reputation, he said. With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durgamma, our coalition government is committed to providing equal opportunities to all sections of society and is working steadily toward the holistic development of the state. I wish that this Vijayadashami brings happiness, peace, and prosperity into the lives of all people, Pawan Kalyan added. Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, stated that Vijayadashami is a festival that proclaims the triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness, light over darkness, and good over evil. With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga, may all hardships vanish, may joy flourish in everyones life, and may the Divine Mother shower her grace upon us all. Wishing all Telugu people a very happy Dussehra, he said.
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PM Modi greets people on Vijayadashami, wishes happiness and prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed that the festival would enrich everyone's life with happiness, prosperity, and success. Heartiest greetings of Vijayadashami to everyone. May this festival of victory, filled with joy and faith, empower everyone's resolve with renewed strength, Modi said in a post on X in Hindi. May every life be enriched with happiness, prosperity, and success-this is my sincere wish, he added. The festival celebrates Lord Rama's vanquishing the 10-headed demon king Ravana, and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated across the country with revellers coming out in large numbers to witness the burning of Ravana effigies, marking a culmination of 10 days of festivities filled with rituals, songs, dance and processions.
988 People Who Moved Abroad Suspected to be in Cyber Slavery-Like Conditions: SSP Crime
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NTPHC Monbal lacks staff, people suffer
Kupwara, Oct 19: Residents of the Haril area have expressed strong resentment over the lack of staff at the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC), Monbal, resulting in severe hardships for inhabitants of over 50 villages. The hospital caters to several upper reaches and remote villages, including Lahikote, Changdi, Monbal, Bandi, Malikpora, Utroosa, Kelshan, Londa, Haril, Jahama and Sheikhpora. However, it is facing a staff shortage, causing difficulties for residents. Residents alleged that the hospital, established two decades ago, had never been a priority for the authorities. We belong to a heavy snow-bound area, and due to the accumulation of several feet of snow and the lack of specialist doctors at NTPHC Monbal, we are forced to carry our patients on makeshift cots, walking several kilometres to reach Haril, from where we board passenger vehicles to reach Qalamabad or Handwara hospitals for treatment, said Nazir Ahmad War, a local resident of Haril. Residents said a dental surgeon used to visit the hospital a few days a week, but a replacement had yet to be appointed following his transfer. Residents also complained about the lack of basic facilities such as X-ray, ECG and USG services, which affects the smooth functioning of the hospital. They said that although they had been pressing for the appointment of specialists, including a gynaecologist, for years, their demands had gone unaddressed. We requested the authorities several times to make this hospital functional round the clock, but to no avail, said Salam Din, a local resident. Residents have urged Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Langate, Sheikh Khursheed, to look into the matter so that their suffering can end and they can heave a sigh of relief.
LG Sinha, CM Omar greet people on Dussehra
Srinagar, Oct 19:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people on Vijayadashmi, which will be celebrated on Tuesday. In a message, LG Sinha said: On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. The festival of Vijayadashami, celebrated in various parts of the country as Dussehra and Durga Puja, symbolises the triumph of Good over Evil, Truth over Untruth and Dharma over Adharma. The life of Maryada Purushottam Bhagwan Shri Ram exemplifies these timeless virtues and inspires us to lead a virtuous life. May this Vijayadashami, Dussehra, and Durga Puja bring peace, happiness and prosperity to all. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasions of Maha Navami and Dussehra. In his message, CM Omar said these festivals embody the timeless values of truth, righteousness and the triumph of good over evil. He expressed hope that the auspicious occasions would bring peace, prosperity and happiness to the people and further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony and brotherhood in J&K. The CM called upon people to draw inspiration from the spirit of these festivals and reaffirm their commitment to mutual respect, unity and peaceful coexistence.
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Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Oct 19 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson, R.P. Singh, on Monday criticised Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav, ahead of the release of the party's manifesto on Constitution Day on November 26, for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Speaking to IANS, Singh claimed the people of UP had already witnessed the previous promises made by the party and experienced what he described as 'goonda raj' and 'mafia raj' during its rule. The people of Uttar Pradesh have already seen the party's previous promises and witnessed the 'goonda raj' and 'mafia raj' in the state. The people of Uttar Pradesh do not want such promises or a government run by goons and mafias, Singh alleged. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party MP, Awadhesh Prasad, described the party's election manifesto as a sacred document, asserting that the party remained committed to fulfilling its promises after coming to power. For us, the election manifesto is like a sacred document. We treat it with the same faith and reverence with which we regard religious scriptures, bow before them and follow their teachings in our conduct. Whatever we promise before the elections, once the government is formed, we fulfil those promises over the next five years under all circumstances. For us, the manifesto is a sacred document, Prasad said. The Samajwadi Party will release its manifesto for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on November 26, which is observed as Constitution Day, Akhilesh Yadav announced on Monday. In a post on X, Yadav wrote, The Resolve of '27: The PDA's Manifesto. On the sacred democratic occasion of 'Constitution Day' on November 26, 2026, we will release the 'Jan-Man Manifesto'. Uttar Pradesh is scheduled to hold Assembly elections in 2027, with political parties preparing for the electoral contest amid a controversy over the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. On Sunday, Yadav urged party workers to remain vigilant at their respective polling booths, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of conspiring to create fake votes. He also accused the BJP-led state government of undermining the education and examination systems in Uttar Pradesh. In response to the SP's criticism, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a swipe at the previous SP government on Saturday, comparing the party and education to he two banks of a river that can never meet. Addressing a Teachers' and Graduates' Conference in Lucknow, Adityanath accused the previous SP government of undermining recruitment processes. The Chief Minister alleged that the 'Saifai Syndicate' had weakened recruitment procedures and created an identity crisis for young people.
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Srinagar, Oct 17: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Saturday said in democracy there is no place for intimidation, coercion, harassment, fear, injustice, or the suppression of people's voices adding that the Constitution of India does not permit such actions either. As per a party statement issued, he said that respecting the human rights is a fundamental responsibility of a democratic society and no region or citizen should be subjected to discrimination on the basis of religion or faith. He said Jammu and Kashmir has been subjected to step-motherly treatment by the BJP government. First our special status was revoked without seeking the people's consent and the historic state was demoted into two Union Territories, while J&K's statehood continues to remain in suspended animation. The people of J&K were assured in Parliament and before the Supreme Court that statehood would be restored soon after the elections. However, even two years after the elections, no progress has been made in this direction. He said, to make matters worse, the elected government of Jammu and Kashmir has been denied even the powers ordinarily available to a Union Territory government. The Lieutenant Governor's administration leaves no opportunity to interfere in the functioning of the democratically elected government and create obstacles in its work, he said. Expressing concern over the growing communalism and religious discrimination in the country, Dr Farooq said that issuing arbitrary decisions by disregarding democratic and constitutional principles and using official authority for personal or political interests runs contrary to the interests of the nation and its people. Such actions not only undermine social harmony but also weaken the country's unity and integrity. He said that India's secular character and Constitution have always been a source of national identity and pride across the world, but today these fundamental values are facing serious challenges. He added that the policies and conduct of the ruling party are increasing the sense of insecurity among Muslims and other minority communities, which is a matter of grave concern for the country's secular and democratic character. Dr Farooq Abdullah also expressed concern over the desecration of religious places and bulldozer actions targeting Muslim places of worship. He said that the sanctity of religious places must be upheld under all circumstances.
KaniFest 2026 begins in Srinagar, brings artists, craftspeople together
Srinagar, Oct 17: KaniFest 2026, a two-week creative festival celebrating Kashmirs cultural heritage, craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression, began on Saturday at KaniHome in Zakura, Srinagar. Running from October 17 to 30, the festival brings together artists, craftspeople, designers, musicians, researchers, educators, filmmakers and other creative practitioners to explore new ideas, exchange knowledge and collaborate across disciplines. Rooted in Kashmirs traditions of craftsmanship and cultural heritage, KaniFest provides a platform for creative experimentation, learning and dialogue, bringing traditional practices into conversation with contemporary forms of expression. The programme combines discussions, live performances, workshops and hands-on creative activities, encouraging participants to explore the intersections of culture, nature, technology and the arts. The festival also offers opportunities for students, makers, entrepreneurs, curators, writers and community builders to engage with practitioners from diverse fields and learn about different creative approaches. A key attraction of this years edition will be sunset music gatherings featuring Gaekhir Republik, Moze and Ali Saifuddin. The programme will also include projection mapping by creative technologists based at KaniHome, adding a technological dimension to the festivals artistic offerings. Through its multidisciplinary format, KaniFest seeks to create an environment where traditional knowledge and contemporary creative practices can inform one another, opening avenues for collaboration and new ways of making and working together. The festival aims to foster interaction among practitioners from different backgrounds while creating space for experimentation and the exchange of skills and ideas. Scheduled to continue until October 30, KaniFest 2026 positions KaniHome as a meeting point for creative communities, with a programme centred on Kashmirs cultural identity and evolving artistic landscape.
Search intensifies for 11 people missing after boat capsizes off Baja California coast
Authorities are continuing the search for 11 people believed to be missing after a boat departing from Mexico capsized off the coast of Baja California. 16 Mexican nationals were already rescued on Friday, including one who was treated for shark bites. The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are searching the waters using multiple aircraft and boats, along with assistance from the Mexican Navy. An additional helicopter will be deployed later today, according to the Coast Guard. The boat capsized in an area frequented by smugglers and did not happen in U.S. waters, according to the Coast Guard. Survivors told officials there were 27 people on board. We were able to help, and thats why we launched our assets, said Petty Officer Charlie Valor on Saturday. The region is popular with fishing and leisure boats, but fatal attempts to transport migrants from Mexico to the U.S. have occurred in the past. The Mexican consulate in San Diego said all those rescued were Mexican nationals. The Coast Guard said Customs and Border Protection was investigating and interviewing the survivors, but the agency did not immediately respond to requests for updates. If survivors were witnesses to a crime, they may be eligible for humanitarian parole and permitted to remain in the country for a limited period. Rescuers were searching the area with helicopters, a fixed-wing plane, a cutter and a Navy combat ship on Saturday. The efforts remain ongoing. Mayday call around 1 a.m. A mayday call was transmitted from someone on the boat around 1 a.m. on Friday, said Coast Guard Lt. Santiago Tamburini. A rescue helicopter reached the site about two hours later. It took about 90 minutes for the crew, which included a rescue swimmer, to pull the 16 people from the water, Tamburini said. The boat went down about 140 miles (225 kilometers) west of Ensenada, Mexico. The Coast Guard said at least one person was treated with injuries consistent with shark bites. Three were taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, including the person with a suspected shark bite and two people treated for cold exposure, said hospital spokesperson Janice Collins on Friday. Three others were evaluated at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and later discharged, said Steve Carpowich, a Scripps Health spokesperson, on Friday. This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/search-continues-boat-capsizes-off-210707505.html
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A hundred years ago | Presenting India to people of Canada
A hundred years ago | Presenting India to people of Canada
ON OCTOBER 16 AROUND two thousand people succeeded in gathering in Delhis Connaught Circus holding national flag to participate in the Lehra Do Tiranga (wave the tricolour) march in spite of the Modi regime unleashing coercive power of Delhi police in an unabashed manner to prevent them and Cockroach Janata Party leader Abhijit Dipke and feisty Neha Vora of All India Students Organisation (AISA) for leading the march. Such blatant use of force and intimidation for crushing dissent did not deter them to hit the streets and exercise their right to wave tricolour and interrogate the political regime at the centre which has emerged as spokesperson of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to defend his acts of commission and omission in implementing SIR in a flawed manner and causing disenfranchisement of millions of voters across India. Such struggles of people in defence of right to vote and universal adult franchise by waving tricolour in face of massive police crackdown and threat of attack is unprecedented in the annals of independent India. Both Abhijit and Neha were detained by police and their lawyers had to struggle through the night of 16 th October to trace them. It is now reported that Neha was released in the morning of October 17 and Dipke is set to be produced before the magistrate. Firing at People in 1938 for Hoisting National Flag Such severe repressive police measures against those waving tricolour agonisingly remind the sinister and brutal police firing in Mysore princely State's Vidurashwatha village, close to the now Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border, on 25 th April 1938 against people who joined Dhwaja Satyagraha, (Flag Satyagraha) for hoisting national flag. Sadly 32 of them succumbed to police bullets, laying down their lives. Massacre of people who gathered in that village defying prohibitory orders to hoist national flag prompted historians to draw parallel with the cold-blooded killing at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919 on account of firing ordered by General Dyer. Therefore, Vidurashwatha village where people were killed by police firing in 1938 for the cause of national flag has been described as Jallianwala Bagh of south. It is significant to recall that tragic episode concerning bravery of people in facing police bullets for proudly holding national flag and their intent to hoist it . Gandhis on Linking Struggle for National Flag With Representative Government Four days after that massacre, on 29 th April 1938, Mahatma Gandhi in a press statement poignantly stated that, 'There has been firing upon an unarmed crowd, resulting in several deaths and many more being injured. The demonstration that is going on in Mysore about the national flag he proceeded to assert is a symptom of the time. Those words of Gandhi that The demonstration that is going on in Mysore about the national flag is a symptom of the time resonate in the attempts of youth of India, led by Abhijit Dipke and Neha Vora, for waving national flag to hold the Modi regime and Chief Election Commissioner to account for dealing a fatal blow to the Constitution and parliamentary democracy through the operation of SIR in transgression of Article 325. It mandates, among others, that ..no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll (general electoral roll) or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency(for every territorial constituency) on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them. The flawed electoral roll generated by SIR process has removed names of millions of voters on grounds of so called logical discrepancies and other curated algorithms targeting Muslims, women and underprivileged sections for erasing their constitutional right to vote. When vast masses of Muslims and women are removed from electoral roll then the mandate of Article 325 that ..no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll (general electoral roll) or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency(for every territorial constituency) on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them stand violated. Such a provision in the Constitution was enshrined to establish representative Government in India so that peoples will and authority is reflected emphatically and in full measure. Kudos to youth of India that they by their actions to wave national flag are engaged in an arduous struggle in defence of an authentic representative Government which during Modi regime is persuasively accused of vote chori (vote theft) against which there is now country wide outrage and protests. It is heartening to note that there is an echo of what Mahatma Gandhi stated about representative Government after the massacre of people for the cause of national flag in Mysore. He said in the aforementioned Statement to the Press in 1938 that the Maharaj of Mysore in response to the tragic killing of people for waving national flag was to divest the Government of its autocracy and to make popular representatives responsible for the administration of Mysore. Those words of Mahatma resonate in the Lehra Do Tiranga (waving of national flag) march in defence of a representative Government based on purity of electoral roll legitimately reflecting mandate of the people. Gandhi went on to say that people sacrificing their lives for national flag in Mysore constituted, in his words, ..small price paid for the liberty of the people. I would, he remarked forcefully, use these sacrifices for gaining the liberty for which they had been made voluntarily or involuntarily. I have been told that the people have been behaving with exemplary non-violence and that the crowd bravely suffered the firing. If that is proved to be the case, I for one will rejoice over the loss of life. It is the necessary price paid for gaining liberty, he very boldly remarked. The sacrifices of people in Mysore did not go in vain. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was sent to bring about a settlement with Mysore Maharaja who assured to initiate constitutional reforms, release political prisoners and withdraw prohibitory orders. In his article, Resolution on Mysore Settlement published in the Harijan on May 21, 1938, Gandhi reiterated that .Mysore ruler should establish responsible government in his State so that the responsibility for law and order including firing, whenever it is deemed necessary, will be shouldered by a government answerable to the people. In that context he thoughtfully remarked, It should further be borne in mind that the national flag is the symbol of non-violence and national unity to be brought about by means strictly truthful and non-violent. Exemplary Nono-Violence of Defenders of Flag People of Mysore in 1938 displayed, in the words of Gandhi, exemplary non-violence in upholding national flag, while laying down their lives facing police bullets. Eighty eight years later in 2026 youth are remaining totally non-violent and peaceful for waving national flag and yet Modi regime, tragically, is deploying massive police force to quell the peaceful youth intending to take forward their Lehra Do Tiranga march. Gandhi had warned Maharaja of Mysore in his aforementioned article published in the Harijan that he should .recognise the signs of the times and establish responsible government within their borders and otherwise extend and guard the liberty of the people under their jurisdiction. Gandhis Warnings Resonate Those warnings for autocratic Maharaja of Mysore are more relevant for Modi regime which has been described as elected autocracy. The signs of our time in India are that people specially the youth are in forefront of non-violent struggle to save the Constitution and defend their right to vote. This struggle cannot be suppressed by police repression contrary to the constitutionally enshrined fundamental right to protest and express dissent.
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