India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site
Summary
Leaders of India’s Cockroach Janta Party were detained after entering a restricted protest area at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. They demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over a disputed voter list revision, which opponents say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.Key Facts
- Cockroach Janta Party leaders climbed police barricades to enter Jantar Mantar and chant slogans.
- They called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over changes to voter rolls.
- Police detained these leaders and increased security throughout Delhi to limit protests.
- The government removed Jantar Mantar’s status as an official protest site and designated three alternative locations.
- Opposition parties, including the Congress, also protested and challenged the voter list revision in court.
- The voter list revision led to tens of millions of names being removed.
- Critics say the revision could exclude eligible voters and make it harder to prove voting rights.
- Authorities detained thousands of protesters and some journalists during recent demonstrations.
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