India's government accused of ‘murdering democracy’
A Kashmiri Muslim boy holds a placard as others shout slogans during a protest after Eid prayers in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, yesterday
COMMUNIST PARTY OF INDIA-MARXIST (CPI-M) politburo member Brinda Karat accused the Indian government of “murdering democracy” today.
This remark was made as the Kashmir crisis continued to deepen with a heavy troop presence on the streets of the north-western region.
The disputed territory has remained in lockdown since the Indian government revoked its special status last week.
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