India court orders release of 'cockroach' movement leaders after detention
Summary
An Indian court ordered the release of three leaders of the "cockroach" movement a day after their detention ahead of protests in New Delhi. The protests were planned to demand the resignation of the head of India's Election Commission over changes in voter lists that removed millions of names.Key Facts
- The leaders were detained to stop a protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- The "cockroach" movement is a youth-led online group opposing alleged voter list irregularities.
- More than 133 million names were removed from India's electoral rolls in a recent revision.
- Authorities say the revision removed duplicate, dead, or fake voters; critics say minorities were unfairly affected.
- Thousands of protesters were detained by police in New Delhi to prevent the protest.
- The court released the leaders with the condition they maintain peace for one year.
- The United Nations Human Rights chief called for the release of all detained protesters.
- Opposition figures, including Rahul Gandhi, vowed to continue protests despite the crackdown.
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