NEW Delhi: A firebrand Indian monk-turned-lawmaker has suggested that political opponents are using “black magic” to harm or even kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as his Hindu nationalist party after three top members died this month.

“I met a holy man during the elections who warned that the opposition might use black magic and killing powers against the BJP,” the newly elected Pragya Thakur from Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said.

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