India’s opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to protest a revision of voter lists, which they allege is intended to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-13 01:00

Thousands of opposition supporters marched in Delhi to India’s Supreme Court, demanding the election chief resign over alleged electoral roll fraud. Monday’s “March for Democracy” was the latest in a series of demonstrations. Thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded in the capital, while thousands of protesters were detained over the weekend. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed a petition challenging the process.

BBBC News2026-10-12 17:45

Protesters continue taking to the streets in New Delhi, calling for the country’s chief election commissioner to resign. Anger has grown after a leading newspaper investigation revealed concerns within the election body about revisions to voter lists.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-12 16:23

Opposition parties and supporters of the so-called “cockroach” youth movement marched towards India’s Supreme Court on Monday, protesting the recent removal of millions of names from voter lists. Critics say the move could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and are demanding the election chief resign over what they call misconduct.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-12 15:14

Thousands of protesters are marching through New Delhi, demanding that election chief Gyanesh Kumar resign over alleged irregularities in voter-list revisions. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi urged the public to join them, while his Congress party plans to petition against what it calls “vote theft.”

CCNA2026-10-12 12:41

Widespread protests in India have been met with detentions that the country’s Supreme Court judged “illegal.” Protesters allege foul play at the Electoral Commission.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-12 10:51

India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition groups and civic society bodies march towards the Supreme Court, demanding action over election irregularities. Critics say a revision benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party; protesters are also demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

RReuters2026-10-12 10:20

India’s opposition alliance is attempting a protest march in New Delhi to the Supreme Court, demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief. Authorities have removed more than 130 million voters from the rolls since last year.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-12 08:07

After mass detentions and heightened security in Delhi over the weekend, opposition parties plan to ask India’s chief justice to end alleged electoral manipulation, stop voter-roll revisions and press Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-12 05:50

The so-called “cockroach” movement has become a prominent voice in protests in India against the election chief. It first drew attention during demonstrations over alleged exam irregularities and demands for education reform, and its message is now resonating with some young people in Pakistan.

CCNA2026-10-12 02:24

Police detained hundreds of protesters in Delhi for a second day on Sunday amid sporadic demonstrations calling for India’s election chief to resign. A court ordered the release of “cockroach” movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-11 16:08

Leaders of India’s online “cockroach” movement said Sunday they would keep campaigning against the election commissioner. They had been released from detention hours earlier, as authorities tried to prevent a major demonstration.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-11 14:40

Leaders of India’s Cockroach Janta Party vowed to keep protesting and demand the chief election commissioner’s resignation after their release from detention. A court ordered the release of founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders, detained after their plane landed in New Delhi. Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel were deployed ahead of a second day of protests.

CCNA2026-10-11 12:59

Bloomberg senior reporter Dan Strumpf says New Delhi remains under heavy security after authorities detained thousands of demonstrators demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner over a contested voter-roll revision. He says the youth-led movement reflects wider frustration over unemployment and economic opportunities.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-11 12:37

Hundreds were detained in Delhi during the latest demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party, which is calling for electoral reforms. The group said founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders were detained soon after arriving in the city. Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the protest.

BBBC News2026-10-10 21:50

The founder of India’s ‘cockroach’ youth movement was arrested on Saturday, and more than 2,000 people were detained as authorities moved against protests targeting the Modi government. Demonstrators want the elections chief to resign over a controversial voter-roll overhaul. Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in New Delhi; mobile services were suspended and dozens of metro stations closed.

GGlobal News2026-10-10 19:50

Police in India detained thousands during a crackdown on protesters demanding the country’s election commissioner resign. The Cockroach movement, which organised the demonstrations, says it will hold them daily until its demands are met. Protesters allege voter-roll revisions removed 130 million names and benefited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party; the election commission and government deny this.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-10 19:13

Hundreds of protesters were detained after taking part in an anti-government demonstration in Delhi, where people were heard banging on bus windows. The Cockroach Janta Party said its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, and other leaders were detained shortly after arriving in the capital. Police had refused permission for the protest.

BBBC News2026-10-10 16:59

Indian police detained the head of the satirical online “cockroach” movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest targeting the Election Commission. Security measures were tightened. In a prerecorded video, founder Abhijeet Dipke announced an interim successor.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-10 16:14

Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the “Cockroach” youth movement in Delhi on Saturday. Security forces sealed off parts of the capital to prevent a rally calling for India’s election chief to resign.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-10 15:54

Indian police detained the head of the satirical online “cockroach” movement on Saturday. Hundreds calling for the election commissioner to resign gathered in New Delhi despite a heavy security crackdown.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-10 15:37

Police in several parts of India began detaining leaders and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party as the government sought to crack down on the growing Gen Z-led movement.

CCBC News2026-10-10 15:02

Police in New Delhi detained hundreds of protesters and the founder of the “Cockroach” youth movement. Security forces sealed off parts of the capital to stop a demonstration calling for India’s election chief to resign.

RReuters2026-10-10 14:58

Police detained scores of protesters in Delhi as thousands of security personnel locked down the city to block a “Cockroach” youth rally. The demonstrators demanded the country’s election chief resign over voter-list revisions they said favored the BJP.

RReuters2026-10-10 14:58