WorldPingPolice detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India's election chief.
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India’s young return to streets as anger against election chief and Modi grows
India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief
India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest
India detains thousands of "Cockroach" movement youth protesters in crackdown
India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest
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The scale of the crackdown underscored the authorities' determination to disrupt a fast-growing protest campaign that has mobilized thousands of young people.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingIndian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday as hundreds of protesters demanding the election commissioner's resignation gathered in New Delhi despite a heavy security crackdown.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingIndian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission that triggered strict security measures. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingThe protests focus on the Election Commission's voter list revision, which the opposition claims disenfranchises millions. The government denies the allegations, saying the revision aims to eliminate duplicate entries.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
WorldPingIndia’s youth “Cockroach” movement is set to hold fresh protests in the capital New Delhi, intensifying a campaign against a voter list revision…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingIndian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission that prompted strict security measures.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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