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#12272276

17 April 2025

Workers of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) hold placards opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272277

17 April 2025

Workers of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) hold placards opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272278

17 April 2025

Workers of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) hold placards opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272279

17 April 2025

A worker of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) holds a placard opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue will undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272280

17 April 2025

A worker of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) holds a placard opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue will undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272281

17 April 2025

Workers of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) hold placards opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272283

17 April 2025

Workers of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) hold placards opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272286

17 April 2025

Workers of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) hold placards opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272289

17 April 2025

A worker of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) holds a placard opposing the Waqf Bill during a convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue will undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12272320

17 April 2025

Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attends a workers' convention in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 17, 2025. The Indian Supreme Court hears petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which Parliament passes on April 4 and receives the President's assent on April 5. This law introduces multiple changes to the existing Waqf system (properties donated by Indian Muslims), which critics argue undermine the rights of minorities.

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#12046711

12 February 2025

Demonstrators hold placards demanding an amendment to the Social Media Bill tabled in the federal parliament of Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 12, 2025. The Bill proposes provisions for a license (with a two-year validity) for any companies, firms, or institutions to operate digital platforms and the renewal of the permission, granting the rights to the concerned authorities to ban the operation of such platforms and remove content in violation of the terms and conditions. It also proposes conditions for the users of social sites. The opposition, as well as social media users, claim these provisions attempt to impose censorship and curtail basic human rights.

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#12046713

12 February 2025

Demonstrators hold placards demanding an amendment to the Social Media Bill tabled in the federal parliament of Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 12, 2025. The Bill proposes provisions for a license (with a two-year validity) for any companies, firms, or institutions to operate digital platforms and the renewal of the permission, granting the rights to the concerned authorities to ban the operation of such platforms and remove content in violation of the terms and conditions. It also proposes conditions for the users of social sites. The opposition, as well as social media users, claim these provisions clandestinely attempt to impose censorship and curtail basic human rights.

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#12046715

12 February 2025

Demonstrators hold placards demanding an amendment to the Social Media Bill tabled in the federal parliament of Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 12, 2025. The Bill proposes provisions for a license (with a two-year validity) for any companies, firms, or institutions to operate digital platforms and the renewal of the permission, granting the rights to the concerned authorities to ban the operation of such platforms and remove content in violation of the terms and conditions. It also proposes conditions for the users of social sites. The opposition, as well as social media users, claim these provisions attempt to impose censorship and curtail basic human rights.

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#12046717

12 February 2025

Demonstrators hold placards demanding an amendment to the Social Media Bill tabled in the federal parliament of Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 12, 2025. The Bill proposes provisions for a license (with a two-year validity) for any companies, firms, or institutions to operate digital platforms and the renewal of the permission, granting the rights to the concerned authorities to ban the operation of such platforms and remove content in violation of the terms and conditions. It also proposes conditions for the users of social sites. The opposition, as well as social media users, claim these provisions attempt to impose censorship and curtail basic human rights.

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#12046718

12 February 2025

Demonstrators hold placards demanding an amendment to the Social Media Bill tabled in the federal parliament of Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 12, 2025. The Bill proposes provisions for a license (with a two-year validity) for any companies, firms, or institutions to operate digital platforms and the renewal of the permission, granting the rights to the concerned authorities to ban the operation of such platforms and remove content in violation of the terms and conditions. It also proposes conditions for the users of social sites. The opposition, as well as social media users, claim these provisions attempt to impose censorship and curtail basic human rights.

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#12046719

12 February 2025

Demonstrators hold placards demanding an amendment to the Social Media Bill tabled in the federal parliament of Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 12, 2025. The Bill proposes provisions for a license (with a two-year validity) for any companies, firms, or institutions to operate digital platforms and the renewal of the permission, granting the rights to the concerned authorities to ban the operation of such platforms and remove content in violation of the terms and conditions. It also proposes conditions for the users of social sites. The opposition, as well as social media users, claim these provisions attempt to impose censorship and curtail basic human rights.

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