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strikeAug 17, 2026

Trump’s war policies driving Indians to drink: BJP leader’s bizarre claim

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Trump's war policies driving Indians to drink: BJP leader's bizarre claim Maharashtra BJP leader Sujay Vikhe-Patil linked US President Donald Trump's shifting Iran conflict remarks to road delays and higher drinking. His remarks came while addressing local anger over a stalled road project.

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  • Omkar WableBy Omkar Wable

    Trump's war policies driving Indians to drink: BJP leader's bizarre claim Maharashtra BJP leader Sujay Vikhe-Patil linked US President Donald Trump's shifting Iran conflict remarks to road delays and higher drinking. His remarks came while addressing local anger over a stalled ro…

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