Indian police launch New Delhi clampdown for Cockroach Party rally
Summary
Indian police increased security in New Delhi ahead of a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which demands the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner. The protest follows the jailing of two CJP activists and ongoing demonstrations about election roll changes.Key Facts
- The Cockroach Janta Party is a youth-led group protesting for electoral reforms and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Two CJP leaders were jailed for five days after allegedly trespassing at a protest site.
- Authorities deployed thousands of extra police officers and closed New Delhi’s Central Park, where the rally was planned.
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said police might arrest him before the protest, but he and his supporters are ready to be jailed.
- Protesters accuse the government of hypocrisy, pointing out that political leaders in power today once protested under similar conditions.
- The election commissioner removed over 130 million names from voter rolls, which CJP calls voter fraud; officials said it was to remove duplicates and invalid entries.
- The CJP was formed in May due to youth anger over education leaks and unemployment issues under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
- The movement has gained support from political opposition and forced the resignation of the education minister.
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