‘Cockroach’ leader among thousands detained in Delhi protest crackdown
Summary
Indian authorities locked down Delhi and detained tens of thousands of people, including leaders of the youth-led “Cockroach” movement, to stop anti-government protests. The protests oppose the removal of 130 million names from India’s voter list, an action critics say benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.Key Facts
- Delhi was put under a strict lockdown to prevent protests organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
- Tens of thousands of people were detained, including CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke and popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee.
- The protests oppose the removal of 130 million names from India’s electoral roll, which critics claim weakens democracy.
- Police blocked roads, canceled trains, closed metro stations, and restricted travel into Delhi.
- Schools and courtrooms in Delhi moved activities online for the day.
- Delhi police monitored and restricted ride-share and food delivery services near protest areas.
- Student groups compared the protests to India’s historic freedom struggle against British rule.
- The government has a history of reacting strongly against dissent under Prime Minister Modi’s 14 years in power.
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