What to know about nationwide protests in India over voter list changes

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What happened

The campaign is led in part by India's "Cockroach" youth movement, which previously forced the education minister to resign.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:44:06 UTC.

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