India Suspends 49 Opposition MPs for Demanding Debate, Sparking Outcry Over Democratic Process
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49 Indian opposition MPs suspended from parliament for demanding debate on Dec 13 security breach when intruders entered Parliament. Total 141 MPs suspended.
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Opposition says suspensions undermine democracy, allow government to pass legislation without debate.
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Government justifies move saying opposition was disruptive, suspended MPs can still function.
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Opposition alleges politically motivated harassment by government investigative agencies.
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Opposition continues protesting, says suspensions "murder of democracy”, make Parliament "opposition-less" so government can force through legislation.