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U.S. lawmakers urge Rubio to question India over handling of CJP protests

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A group of U.S. lawmakers has formally requested that Senator Marco Rubio address the Indian government regarding its management of recent civil protests. The request centers on concerns over the alleged use of excessive force by authorities against demonstrators participating in various public actions across the country.

The lawmakers specifically highlighted protests directed at former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and ongoing demonstrations calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The appeal seeks to leverage U.S. diplomatic channels to scrutinize India's domestic handling of these specific political movements.

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