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Opposition Condemns Police Action Against Jantar Mantar Protestors
Opposition parties and leaders have condemned police action against protestors at Jantar Mantar, including the removal of Sonam Wangchuk. Critics accuse the government of suppressing peaceful dissent and violating rights. The protests involved demands for statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and other issues. Some reports also mention Rahul Gandhi's statement on exam paper leaks.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 11 · Right 2 n = 18
- Left (5): National Herald, Satya Hindi, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (11): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Jansatta, Mathrubhumi English, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (2 votes, 3 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Swarajya