The Bharatiya Janata Party is criticized by various political figures for alleged authoritarian tendencies and heavy-handed response to protests.
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Updated Aug 1
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The Bharatiya Janata Party is criticized by various political figures for alleged authoritarian tendencies and heavy-handed response to protests.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Congress protests BJP-led government actions amid allegations of suppression and constitutional rollback by critics.Sub-event
- Opposition member Derek O'Brien criticized the BJP-led government for its hasty legislative process and demanded a statement regarding police action.Sub-event
BJP defends its actions amid criticism over civil unrest.1 source
- Police targeted Muhammad Junaid and his family during protests in Uttar Pradesh, while the BJP-led government provided food to demonstrators.Sub-event
Congress accuses Modi's government of authoritarianism, prompting citizens to seek redressal via the Supreme Court.1 source
Political figures criticize the BJP government for authoritarian tendencies and heavy-handed response to protests.1 source
AAP leaders challenged the BJP government's power through protests, accusing it of authoritarianism.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bharatiya Janata Party
right-wing political party in India
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Akhilesh Yadav
20th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India
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Sonam Wangchuk
Indian engineer, innovator and education reformist
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