Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests
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Article Summary
Young protesters in India, led by a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are demanding the resignation of the country's top election official, accusing the government of removing millions of eligible voters from the rolls in a way that benefits Prime Minister Modi's party. They've organized demonstrations in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai, but police have responded forcefully, arresting hundreds and blocking public transit. The article presents the protests as a youth-driven fight to protect voting rights, while highlighting the government's tight control over public assembly.
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