{
  "id": 13926321,
  "title": "Modi government should play by the rules, not misuse power against citizens | The Hindu editorial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/modi-government-should-play-by-the-rules-not-misuse-power-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:53:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/videos/modi-government-should-play-by-the-rules-not-misuse-power-against-citizens-the-hindu-editorial/article71574424.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The October 10 protest has once again sparked a discussion about the balance between constitutional rights and state authority. Thousands of demonstrators, including activists, students, and political figures, were subjected to detentions, travel bans, and security measures. This has led to questions about the extent of preventive policing and the protection of fundamental freedoms. It is crucial that the Modi government adheres to democratic principles and refrains from abusing its power against its citizens.",
  "summary": "The events surrounding the October 10 protest have reignited debate over the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and the limits of state power. As thousands of activists, students, political leaders and protesters faced detentions, travel restrictions and security measures, questions have been raised about democratic freedoms, preventive policing and the protection of fundamental rights.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}