India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest: party

Summary

Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, head of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party movement, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission in New Delhi.

Key Points
  • Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, head of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement.
  • Dipke and two other leaders were detained before they could disembark from a flight in New Delhi.
  • The detention came ahead of a planned protest against the Election Commission.
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