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25. 06. 2022

Statement from LeftWord Books and Vaam Prakashan on the Maligning of Teesta Setalvad, 25 June 2022

This statement was issued on the morning of 25 June 2022, several hours before Teesta Setalvad was arrested.

Teesta Setalvad is one

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