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Anti-corruption party sparks drama in New Delhi
NEW DELHI — The heart of India’s capital city was gridlocked Tuesday, with police and protesters clashing during the second day of a standoff between police and the city’s chief minister.
Activist Arvind Kejriwal swept to power on a wave of anticorruption sentiment just over three weeks ago, but Tuesday he was back on the streets, leading a protest against alleged police misconduct that roiled the city core. Major roads were blocked, subway stations were closed and commuters were stuck in traffic. Tensions heightened through the day as the crowd swelled, with some protesters jumping barricades and throwing stones. A handful of officers and civilians were injured.
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