'Disturbed by the death', says United Nations on Fr Stan Swamy's demise

Tue, Jul 06 2021 08:08:45 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 6: The United Nations on Tuesday on its official Twitter handle stated that it was 'disturbed by the death' of 84-year-old priest-activist Father Stan Swamy. "No one should be detained for exercising their rights to freedom of expression, of peaceful assembly and of association," said the office of the UN high commissioner for Human Rights.

"With COVID-19, it is even more urgent that States release every person detained without sufficient legal basis," the UN added.

Tribal rights activist Fr Stan Swamy was one of the dozen people accused in the Koregaon-Bhima case. He was imprisoned under the anti-terror law, which allows for prolonged detention for questioning.

Fr Stan Swamy had also stated that his applications for bail on medical grounds were repeatedly rejected. He passed away as the Bombay High Court was considering an appeal against the rejection of his bail application.

The doctor treating the activist on Monday had informed that the 84-year old suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday. "It is with a very heavy heart I have to inform you that Fr Stan Swamy has passed away," the doctor told before the court.

Political leaders and activists even expressed outrage on social media over the ailing octogenarian's death.

#India: We are saddened & disturbed by the death of 84-year-old human rights defender Father #StanSwamy, after prolonged pre-trial detention. With COVID-19, it is even more urgent that States release every person detained without sufficient legal basis.
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— UN Human Rights (@UNHumanRights) July 6, 2021

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Sandy, Udupi
Wed, Jul 07 2021
56 inch chest is afraid of a frail 84year old man with parkinsonism and other illnesses. If this isn't abuse of UAPA, what is? Even the "respected" judges who denied bail should be tried for wilful negligence.

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Aparna Thingalaya, Udupi
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Ganesh, How many Schedule caste headed the RSS or VHP...….?????? Please check the caste from Dr. Keshav B Hedgewar to Mohan Bhagwat. Its irony that bunch of idiots, fanatics and lunatics habitually criticizing Roman Catholics priest /nuns for conversion..... But they them self graduated from Catholics Institutes without conversion and again they their children to Catholics /convent schools or sending their children European Christian owned Institutions……..

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Ganesh, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Arpana Thingalaya, Todays BJP has people of all walks of life. PM is a person belonging to backward caste. As far as RSS is concerned there is no BAR for any caste to be its leader. It is only that the old leaders were mostly brahmins just like the Congress in those times. in times to come that too will change. Even an ashiest can become leader of RSS not necessarily Hindu.

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Raviraj Poonja, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
There are widespread Human rights abuses in China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran. Where is this so called Human rights lobby ? Sitting 5000 miles away, she is saying false charge. They are promoting terrorism in other countries. India is not your colony ! You left India in 1947. Do not try to impose Colonial rule on India by back door !

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VM, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
The mastermind of Bhima Koregaon riots was Sambhaji bhide. He was not even questioned . He lights the fuse and then watches the fun. Read about him and you will see the similarities with another person in our district who does the same. The Elgar parishad a rally was hosted by two retired judges and where thousands of attendees vowed to never vote for communal forces. The police acted on this rather than the riots and arrested over 16 human rights activists .Father Stan was also arrested and then accused of masterminding these riots.

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A.M , Belma, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
The ruling dispension knows that the opposition and its supporters are only a bunch of scared internet warriors who bash and lash with fake ids led by a 'twitter hero''. So all they have to do is sit back and relax for a couple of days, till the issue is forgotten by these 'online warriors'.

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Shuba, Mangaluru
Wed, Jul 07 2021
The richest in this country who join hands with the corrupted Government who are responsible for getting the wealth from mining and other natural resources and are not allowing the poorest to exercise their human rights as they are illiterate and would like to silence any social activist who try to help by indirectly putting unwanted blames and arrest them without giving bail so that no one will succeed getting justice to the downtrodden. It's a big shame on our so called democracy where there's no freedom.

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H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.
Wed, Jul 07 2021
The draconian UAPA law, were created by the INC... to checkmate, antinational activities... The blame game is purely biased and unfortunate !!!

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Aparna Thingalaya, Udupi
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Almeida, The draconian laws UAPA or NSA created by INC to control terror activities not to suppress to human rights activist or protesting farmers/fishermen or any innocent protesters by branding them as Urban Naxals or Anti Nationals. By the way UPA Govt never arrested Anna Hazare under UAPA or NSA. Don't forget that. In democracy whether you have voted to ruling Govt or not voted , still you have a right to criticize the ruling Govt or Opposition for their wrong doing. Just bcoz ruling Govt has absolute majority , they cant think themselves as an dictator ( same like Late Mrs.Indira Gandhi during the time emergency )……. Just imagine tomorrow you got Parkinson decease and you cant eat solid food, your children refuse look after you or refuse to give straw to drink liquid food....!!!!! Is it possible to you to do the shuttle service from Session court to High Court for get one straw.....??????

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HENRY MISQUITH, India
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Forgive us father, for we are all coward . May your soul rest in peace.

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Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Ganesh: what have the Indian people to do with prime minister's caste, India needs an educated, compassion prime minister who will take all the people along and work for the betterment of the nation and the people

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Shankar, Mangaluru
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Is this the same UN which gave a clean chit to China regarding the Wuhan virus??/

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Shankar, Mangaluru
Wed, Jul 07 2021
I think, Modi government's the harshest decision which pricks many of the Indians and most of the outsiders is the control over the foreign donations to NGOs in India. The money was being flooded into India was being used to carry out the vested interests for the donors outside India and also helped Indian NGOs financially!

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SJM, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Chock & Cheese - Statement - Lol

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Clarance, Udupi, Bombay , Canada
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Devendra Fadnavis are you celebrating now?

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Joy, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Person's who are responsible for his death will have such an end ,where generations will never forget this incident.

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Ferbandes, Udupi
Sun, Jul 11 2021
Subash Chandra Bose , bhagat singh these are legends and they will be remembered, don't communilse a single incident, do you ready to go fight on boarder, do you aware from where covid came, do you aware what's the mercyful situation of Christians in Pakistan where they where sold to China, instead talk nonsense right on this

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Hegde, Bangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
India vs China other hard liner... Our major plus point was democracy .. free press .. secularism..speech etc .. Otherwise we have major inequalities Wealth / education Now slowing losing whatever pluses ..

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CA girishkk, M'lore/DXB
Wed, Jul 07 2021
The Nav Bharat beginning to get universal attention....

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Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, India.
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Ganesh, You said the right thing. Most of Congress PM were bramins. That is why, the foundation of our Country is very strong. Managlore first MP late Srinivas Mallya also bramin. Till now there was not a single MP from Mangalore as efficient, performer like late Srinivas Mallya.

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HENRY MISQUITH, India
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Kateel is more efficient, Pumpwell fly over was his great achievement 🤣

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Joseph, Qatar
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Carefully modified version aptly prepared by a legal counsel : - India on Tuesday rejected mounting international criticism over the death of rights activist Father Stan Swamy, and said the due process of law was followed in his case and that the authorities act against violations of law and do not restrain legitimate exercise of rights. Asserting that India remains committed to the promotion and protection of human rights of all its citizens, the ministry of external affairs said the country's democratic polity is complemented by an independent judiciary and a range of national and state-level human rights commissions. Eighty-four-year-old Stan Swamy, who was arrested last year under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the Elgar Parishad case, died in a Bombay hospital on Monday. Funeral service for Stan Swamy was held at Bombay church. India's assertion came as UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet and human rights officials of the US and European Union expressed concern over the death of the Jesuit priest and rights activist. Noting that Father Stan Swamy was arrested and detained by the National Investigation Agency following due process under law, the ministry said because of the specific nature of charges against him, his bail applications were rejected by courts. "Authorities in India act against violations of law and not against legitimate exercise of rights. All such actions are strictly in accordance with the law," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. His comments came in response to media queries relating to reactions over the demise of Stan Swamy. In view of Father Stan Swamy's ailing health, the Bombay High Court had allowed his medical treatment at a private hospital where he was receiving all possible medical attention since May 28, Bagchi said. The MEA spokesperson said Swamy's health and medical treatment was being closely monitored by the courts and he passed away on July 5 following medical complications.

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Maria Dsouza, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
It's extremely painful to hear that Fr Stan passed away. This is the justice that the people of the largest democracy in the World are getting. Total failure of our judicial system and the fanatical politicians are responsible for this. If he was connected to d influential politicians or political parties, they would have released him. He belongs to the King of Kings, our Lord Almighty, who judges all. There is no justice for the innocent people. God will show them when the right time comes. Karma will follow to those who are responsible for this. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be remembered forever for all that he did for the poor people of our country 😭😭

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Jigmig, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Oh God save this country. We are leaving it in your hands.

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Shivam, Mudarangady
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Where was the UN till now ???? Sleeping ????

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SJM, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
God Set Him Free...... He loved,lived and laid down his life for Dalits and poor,following the foot steps of the Master. May he ever enjoy Eternal freedom and rest in peace.

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FRANCIS DSOUZA, Udupi
Tue, Jul 06 2021
It's all political drama, even the court didn't consider his health condition and his age very sad to see there was no justice.If a political person done murder also he will be bailed out.

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Manohar, Udupi
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Who will punish the perpetrators of this crime ???

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AD, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
They tried to silence him but in his feeble voice before his death will be amplified into a cresendo , calling out for justice for those who fight for the rights of poor and marginalised.

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SB, Mlore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
We saw what UN did or can do to a rogue nation that has kept the world at its knees by test releasing biological weapon . Millions died from infants to Elders ... Billions are left with know job, poverty & depression, world is in recession while the rogue country celebrates Centenary showing their might. Can any deal about it ?? Can UN do anything about it . No , it only bothers about death of some 84 year old Maoist supporter accused thanks to pressure from Vatican. In the same state, 2 sadhus were Lynched . UN dint even shed crocodile tears then.

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Ajay, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
This man fought for the rights of adhivaasis. Those Sadhus were killed by your own people.The government allows Hindutva extremists/ terrorists like Sadhvi to roam around and protestors like Fr Stan Swamy to get killed. Will Feku shed crocodile tears over this incident or is he going to add a feather of victory?

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Hubert, Mumbai
Tue, Jul 06 2021
You are disgusting

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Jd, Mlr
Tue, Jul 06 2021
You know so much about un, vatican, maoists , their supporters. Your feet please... want to touch.

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SB, Mlore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
I know a lot of such people who work for the rights of Adivasis with Rice Bag in one hand and a certain book in another. Desmond Tutu once said a famous line for such people who come to the the help of indigenous people with a certain agenda. Apparently 2 of them also went to Andaman and Nicobar Islands to fight for the rights of certain Jarawa tribe or the so called " Adivasis". Apparently they ended up at the lords feet in a indigenous way before they could download their Rice and paper cargo. By the by I don't know why are you guys getting worked up for saying what it is . Stan "Swamy" was "accused" of supporter of Maoists in his case file when he was alive. That's what I said .

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Kudla Stories, Kudla
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Rice bags... Absolutely better than spreading hatered. But FYI Modi is an accused, Shah is an accused, scores of bhakths are also accused. The only difference is that Fr. Stan was just accused while the rest are pure criminals. And the issue is can debate with donkey brains. Because for them except for the bhakths rest all are anti nationals.

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Ajay, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
SB if it was a case of conversion.. why was he not accused of it? He clearly fought for the elimination of Draconian laws and the rights of the adhivaasis. But Feku government has its own agenda of eliminating people who stand against it. We can only wait and watch for how long fascism works in this country until God interferes.

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Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai
Wed, Jul 07 2021
You spoke of Vatican, just wanted some information from you do you know where is Vatican, you are one of the biggest illiterate person,

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Kudla Stories, Kudla
Wed, Jul 07 2021
This is why people like you are called blind bhaktas. Father Stan has been imploring that all the so called proof gathered by the government was actually the work of a hacker. This has been proved by a cyber security agency. You guys are really dimwits to believe a humble human who for his entire life fought for the upliftment of the Adivasis and you brand him a terrorist. Wow. I am not surprised. In your quest to silence your critics you have lost all morals and respect. Again not surprised at all.

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RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Ajay, Mangalore Your comments are disgusting. Spreading hate is the only intention of yours? If the court did not give him bail as he was terrorist, then as citizens should accept court decision. The only option available was going to supreme court and it was not exercised. Hence, if you want to make someone responsible, make the lawyers of this "terrorist" (as per court) responsible for it.

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Ajay, Mangalore
Wed, Jul 07 2021
RSRB you as a human being is disgusting who supports fascist ideology. Just check how many people are jailed with baseless allegations and how many saffron terrorists are roaming free?

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Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai
Wed, Jul 07 2021
SB; shame on you, you are degrading your own religion by saying that they get converted by giving them only one rice bag, what a pity when you shout on rooftop but can't feed your poor Hindu brotheren.

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Chandu, Karla
Wed, Jul 07 2021
SB, Mlore Your biased comment does not make any sense in this particular instance. Look at the number of disagrees you have received. It is very unfortunate that in this great nation of ours where millions of people suffer due to discrimination based on caste, religion and following and helping these people with education and improving their lives always treated as a crime by the privileged class. This is the main reason why there is so much desperation, poverty and suffering in this country. What you have said in another comment about rice bags and books, papers etc, is nothing but utter nonsense.

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Veer, Nagpur
Tue, Jul 06 2021
This inhuman treatment is not reserved for only Christians who are rendering thankless service to poor, tribals and Adivasis but its to all irrespective of any religion including Hindus who help the liabilities like poor, down trodden, SC/ST and minorities. Most of the secular minded swamis and priests in the temples are also treated the same way and are constantly threatened and grants and financial benefits are withheld. Fr Stan was keeping politics away from his service but if he had promoted politics in the tribal region supporting BJP then he would have been ably supported and awarded. This is nothing but anti national and anti Indian move by BJP govt which is against the Indian constitution.

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Rita, Germany
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Veer Nagpur,you are right.Now he is no more it is again only the heart attack last.May be he was having heart ailments.See his lips so blue.whatever it is in our country,wheels of our govt,offices move very very slowly till one fall off.so many years for any case.UN says so,but does our govt ,cares?they have their own theory.So sorry ,for the people he was defending helping.BJP is anyway very sensitive when someone from catholic institute go and help a needy.Immediately they speak of conversion without knowing abcd.

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Tue, Jul 06 2021
can we expect mogambo will get good & sound sleep...

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Ben D'Souza Prabhu, Mangalore, Bombay Bandra now in Canada
Tue, Jul 06 2021
May Our Lord of Infinite Mercy Grant His Eternal Reward to our dear Rev Fr Stan Swamy for his dedication and standing for truth. !

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Charles, Karkala
Tue, Jul 06 2021
No matter what....there is a final court and a impartial judge in waiting to deliver the true and right justice with reward to innocent and sorrow and pain to the unjust. It is only a matter of time.

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Joel, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Humanity is in danger in this country

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Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara
Tue, Jul 06 2021
No Law in the world can deny Bail to a 84 Year ...

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John, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
RIP, UN is not bother about millions of deaths by mostly communist controlled WHO, Bill Gates' and Big Pharma's greed of making money in billions with these expensives drugs and vaccines... "'Literally criminal’: Suppressing data on ivermectin cost ‘half a million lives’, doctor charges"... Ref: https://www.worldtribune.com/literally-criminal-suppressing-data-on-ivermectin-cost-half-a-million-lives-doctor-charges/

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Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai
Tue, Jul 06 2021
United Nation is doing hypocrisy, when all the Jesuits priests petitioned the United Nations and human right people regarding the arrest they did nothing, now what's the use of showing grief when the person is only dead. RIP father Stan Swamy.

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J. Crasto, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
The current BJP Govt. thinks only upper caste people are humans and lower caste people are animals good for nothing. These priests gone to the interior of our country met these tribal people taught them about their right and benefits in the society which these upper caste people couldn't tolerate, for this reason they labelled these priests as conversions, terrorists and so on. Our country will never improve with these kind of rock hearted people.

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Ganesh, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Mr Crasto, do you know the caste of Prime minister of India Mr Narender Modi? Do you know that most of the PMs of Congress were Brahmins?. Tribal are happy being tribal. There are studies on the happiness of the tribes in Amazonia amazingly they were much happier than the people of civilized world.

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Al Dsouza, Canada
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Ganesh what is your point here? Are you saying whatever torture happened to Fr. Stan is okay?

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Mangalurian, Mangaluru
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Ganesh, Mangalore, just 200 years ago, all non-Brahmins in Karnataka were illiterate! The literacy teaching to the non-Brahmins was introduced by the European missionaries - people like Stan Swamy who dedicated their life to lift up the poor and struggling illiterate people. If you are using the literacy today, you need to thank those missionaries. And you say "Tribal are happy being tribal". Remember that these "tribals" were/are the ORIGINAL INHABITANTS of India. The rest came later! Don't get caught in the Gujju control of India. Think of ALL Indians as equal citizens, including the tribals.

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Pili, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
God will punish those purposely pushed him to death.

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Ozy, Surathkal
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Powerless United Nations,. What action you will take?

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anthony, mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
A Black day in the history of India that a 84 year old Priest who has been fighting for the rights of Tribals and Adivasis is labelled a Terrorist by the BJP Govt and charged under the Draconian law of UAPA that is being indiscriminately used to deny bail and Justice to common citizens.

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Prakash, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Really sad to see the direction of our country is going. This is our sanskari politics, Very unique to our Constitution.

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