Ashoka University associate professor arrested for remarks against Operation Sindoor
My statement re the summons that I received from the Haryana State Women's Commission.
The posts that were misunderstood and objected to can be accessed on my Facebook page. pic.twitter.com/U4rZrAXhFx
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