India detains top 'cockroach' leader as hundreds protest in capital
Summary
Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke ahead of fresh protests in New Delhi demanding the removal of the election chief. Hundreds marched despite heavy security as critics accused the voter roll revision of favoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party.
Key Points
- Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ahead of a planned rally in central New Delhi.
- Hundreds of protesters marched despite heavy security, with several detentions reported near Connaught Place and Central Park.
- The protests target a large-scale voter roll revision that opponents say benefits Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, while election authorities deny wrongdoing.
- The movement gained millions of social media followers after earlier protests forced the resignation of India's education minister in July.
