India protest live: Police detain Cockroach leaders, New Delhi in lockdown

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Police in New Delhi detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke before a protest planned for October 10, 2026, where demonstrators were set to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner due to alleged voter list fraud. The city is under a virtual lockdown with thousands of security forces deployed and travel and telecoms suspended to prevent the protest from taking place.

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On October 10, 2026, Indian authorities imposed severe restrictions and arrested Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the "Cockroach" youth movement, ahead of a major protest in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over controversial voter list revisions. The CJP claimed that at least 10,000 people were detained across India in the lead-up to the protests. Thousands gathered despite restrictions and police beatings; videos showing activists being taken away circulated online. Police also detained over 35 journalists, allegedly for obstructing their duties, raising concerns about press freedom under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule.

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