The raids on online portal NewsClick triggered a massive political furore as the opposition attacked the Modi government, accusing it of repeatedly targeting dissenting voices. Delhi Police Special Cell raided more than 30 premises linked to NewsClick on October 3 amid allegations that the news portal received Chinese funding. As opposition came down heavily on the Modi government, BJP remained unfazed with union minister Anurag Thakur saying the ruling party does not need to justify the raids.
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