Why have hundreds of 'cockroach' protesters been detained in Delhi

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Thousands of security personnel were deployed in Delhi ahead of the Gen-Z led Cockroach Janta Party protest on Saturday calling for electoral reforms.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:13:13 UTC.

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  1. Why have hundreds of 'cockroach' protesters been detained in Delhi

  2. Delhi sees more protests as freed 'cockroach' group's leaders vow to fight on

  3. India's 'Cockroach' protest leaders freed, vow to continue demonstrations

  4. Dissanayake highlights ‘good relations’ with India, points to New Delhi’s Katchatheevu stance

  5. Donald Tusk says man accused of plotting to kill him detained

  6. Protesters seeking India election chief's ouster detained, as 'cockroach' leaders released

  7. Delhi on edge again: INDIA bloc to hold CEC protest, CJP sets 24-hour deadline

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