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How the Planet's Biggest Democracy Deals with a Major Scandal

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Examining a Major Political Scandal in India and its Implications on Democracy

The chapter delves into a scandal in India where activists and others were detained on terror charges related to an alleged plot against the Prime Minister, with doubts cast on the validity of the evidence presented. It exposes state involvement in cyberattacks and fabricating digital evidence, sparking debates on democratic rights and freedom of speech in India.

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