Delhi police detain Cockroach leaders, hundreds of protesters
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Authorities detained Abhijeet Dipke and hundreds of others to block an unauthorized rally demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders on arrival in Delhi, along with hundreds of protesters, to prevent an unauthorized rally at Jantar Mantar demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged voter-list manipulation. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Authorities deployed about 43,000 security personnel, suspended internet services, cancelled trains and closed metro stations. Opposition figures including Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Shashi Tharoor condemned the crackdown; the BJP accused opponents of inciting tension. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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