India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown
Summary
Police in New Delhi detained over 1,000 people including protesters, politicians, journalists, and student leaders before a planned demonstration demanding the resignation of India’s Chief Election Commissioner. The city was placed on lockdown with heavy security, train cancellations, and internet restrictions to stop protests over alleged election manipulation by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Key Facts
- More than 1,000 protesters and opposition figures were detained in New Delhi.
- The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other youth groups.
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over changes to the voter list called Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- The BJP is accused of using SIR to influence election results.
- New Delhi was locked down with thousands of police and paramilitary forces deployed.
- Train services to New Delhi were cancelled and mobile internet was suspended.
- Police detained CJP founders, lawyers, politicians, journalists, and student leaders.
- Small protests still occurred in some parts of the city despite heavy police action.
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