US monitoring reports of irregularities in Iran vote

The US on Saturday said it was monitoring reports of irregularities in Irans hotly contested presidential race.

Like the rest of the world,we were impressed by the vigorous debate and enthusiasm that this election generated,particularly among young Iranians, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said in a statement.

We continue to monitor the entire situation closely,including reports of irregularities, he stressed.

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed hope the Iranian presidential vote would reflect voters will.

We hope that the outcome reflects the genuine will and desire of the Iranian people, Hillary said while on a visit to the Niagara Falls in Canada.

The United States has refrained from commenting on the election in Iran. We obviously hope that the outcome reflects the genuine will and desire of the Iranian people, Hillary added.

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Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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