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'Told books on Gandhi, Nehru not fit to be sold': University cancels book fair

IndiaTimes Friday, 14 February 2025
A book fair to be held at Uttarakhand's HNB Garhwal University faced cancellation allegedly due to pressure from right-wing groups. Organisers claimed the event was obstructed by ABVP citing exams and a pre-booked RSS event, despite prior permissions and arrangements.
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