The government in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is denying reports that 1,600 teachers died from coronavirus after taking on polling duties last month.

Unions say members were threatened with suspension or pay cuts if they did not take part.


Al Jazeera's Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi.

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