Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee leads anti-BJP protest in London

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Dhruv Rathee, an Indian YouTuber, organized and led a 'Stop vote theft' protest in London against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. The protest accused the BJP government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of disenfranchising millions of voters to secure electoral benefits. Counterprotesters also gathered at the event, disputing Rathee's claims and alleging that he was spreading misinformation.
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Dhruv Rathee, an Indian YouTuber, led a "Stop vote theft" protest in London on October 18, 2026, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of disenfranchising millions of voters to benefit the BJP. Counterprotesters also gathered at the same event, alleging that Rathee and his supporters were spreading misinformation.

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📰 Anti Bjp Protest In London
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Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee led a ‘Stop vote theft’ protest in London, accusing the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of disenfranchising millions of voters to benefit the BJP.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-18
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Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee leads anti-BJP protest in London · assertive framing

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Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee leads anti-BJP protest in London asserted
Rathee → lead → London
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee led a ‘Stop vote theft’ protest in London, accusing the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of disenfranchising millions of voters to benefit the BJP. asserted
Rathee → lead → BJP
Counterprotesters also rallied, accusing them of misinformation. asserted
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