India defends blocking politicians from visiting Kashmir

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Authorities say the move to block opposition Indian politicians was to 'avoid controversy'

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BLOCKED. Security personnel stand guard on a street in Srinagar as widespread restrictions on movement and a telecommunications blackout remained in place after the Indian government stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy. File photo by Sajjad Hussain/AFP

The region remains under strict lockdown with movement limited and many phone and internet services cut, although authorities say they have been easing restrictions gradually. "The governor has said I'm invited. He has invited me so I have come but you're saying I can't go," he said. The controversy came as key separatist group Hurriyat Conference, a coalition of local political parties, released its first official comments since the clampdown and called for locals to"resist at this critical juncture" New Delhi's move.

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