The Vernacular Press Act provoked widespread protests across British India and was strongly criticized by journalists, political organizations, and the public. Some newspapers ceased publication or received official warnings, while the Amrita Bazar Patrika avoided the law by switching from Bengali to English, demonstrating that the legislation specifically targeted Indian-language publications.
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