India ‘at war with its citizens’ as Modi takes hard line on protesters
The demonstrations against the citizenship law have been the first real test of the prime minister’s rule — and he isn’t faring so well, say critics
27 December 2019 - 14:58
Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has set itself on a collision course with those protesting against a new religion-based citizenship law, leading to fears of deepening polarisation across the country at a time when the economy is sputtering.
At least 25 people have been killed, scores more injured and thousands detained as tens of thousands of people across India have taken to the streets to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act, pushed through parliament on December 11...
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