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Freedom of speech has its limits: Ashwini Vaishnaw backs Kunal Kamra summons

IndiaTimes Thursday, 27 March 2025 ()
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw supported the summons issued to comedian Kunal Kamra for comments on Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, underlining the importance of balancing constitutional rights with safeguards. Vaishnaw also announced India's forthcoming introduction of its first indigenous semiconductor chip amid a growing electronics manufacturing sector.
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