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'Verify Before You Vilify': India Rejects UN Rapporteur’s Claims On Youth Rights As 'Hearsay' | VIDEO

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India has rejected UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero’s claims about young people facing retaliation for discussing mental health and gender justice, calling them “hearsay dressed up as a UN report”. Indian diplomat Anuj Swarup questioned the evidence cited, defended constitutional safeguards and highlighted youth protests as examples of democratic participation amid recent demonstrations.

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