Officials at a public university cut the electricity before a planned screening, and the government has prevented clips from appearing online.
As India Tries to Block a Modi Documentary, Students Fight to See It
Officials at a public university cut the electricity before a planned screening, and the government has prevented clips from appearing online.
| Date: | Jan. 25, 2023 5:42 PM ET |
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As India Tries to Block a Modi Documentary, Students Fight to See It
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