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India's 'cockroach' movement: "This is unprecedented"

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What happened

Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, head of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, on Saturday ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission, the party said.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:20:21 UTC.

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  1. India protest live: ‘Cockroach’ leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown

  2. India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest

  3. Founder of India's 'Cockroach' movement among scores detained ahead of mass protest

  4. India’s Cockroach Party founder, top leaders detained ahead of protest

  5. What’s happening at Jantar Mantar? 'Cockroaches' grounded before anti-SIR showdown

  6. India detains 'cockroach' leaders ahead of election protest

  7. India's 'cockroach' movement: "This is unprecedented"

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