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Jairam Ramesh questions VanDyke's release, contrasts it with arrests during 'vote chori' protests
Published: 24/10/26 07:19
New Delhi | India
New Delhi, Oct 24 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Saturday questioned the release of US national Matthew VanDyke, arrested on allegations of conspiring to carry out terrorist activities against India, asking why a foreign national facing such serious charges had been allowed to return home for four months while young activists and peaceful protesters were being detained during the opposition's anti-'Vote Chori' demonstrations. In a post on the social media platform X, Ramesh said VanDyke had been released on Friday and permitted to return home for four months. "Why has such liberty been extended to a…