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PoliticsIndian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests

Indian security forces responded forcefully to protests in New Delhi and Mumbai demanding the election commission chief’s resignation. More than 500 people, including opposition and student activists, were reportedly arrested in New Delhi. Critics say voter-list changes removed eligible voters and benefited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, while the commission denies the allegations.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-02 10:46Original

Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests
Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protestsPolitics