Meaning Of The Word Dharna

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dharna in American English
in India, a method of seeking justice by sitting at the door of one's debtor or wrongdoer and fasting until justice is obtained
noun: the practice of exacting justice or compliance with a just demand by sitting and fasting at the doorstep of an offender until death or until the demand is granted

dharna in British English
noun: (in India) a method of obtaining justice, as the payment of a debt, by sitting, fasting, at the door of the person from whom reparation is sought

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