Hundreds of Indian-origin supporters overwhelmed a smaller Pakistani protest outside the Indian High Commission in London following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Indian side, displaying the Tricolour and chanting patriotic slogans, outnumbered the Pakistani protesters who were raising slogans against PM Modi. The incident has sparked debate in the UK, with right-wing commentators questioning the success of multiculturalism.
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