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India News Roundup: Gandhi Criticizes Modi, Delhi Swine Flu Advisory, and More

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Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi over remarks on girls' language use, Delhi issues swine flu advisory amid case spike, and India mulls simultaneous elections for 22 states.

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Recent protests and political tensions in India set the stage for Gandhi's criticism of Modi.

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