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India arrests activists as 130M purged from voter rolls; protests escalate
OKO.press·IN·1 day ago
Villagers in India are protesting the government's $87 billion river-linking project, refusing to leave their homes. The project, aimed at water redistribution, faces significant local opposition over displacement and compensation. This highlights a growing conflict between national infrastructure ambitions and local rights, potentially delaying implementation.