Thousands of police block downtown New Delhi to stop youth protests
In New Delhi, tens of thousands of police officers deployed batons and shields early Saturday to prevent young demonstrators from gathering in the city centre.
Why it matters
The police crackdown shows rising political tension in India and hints at weakening support for the prime minister.
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