Protests in India over voter list revisions
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Cockroach Janta Party, Gyanesh Kumar, Indian Authorities
New Delhi, India
October 2026
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The 'Cockroach Janta Party' is leading protests demanding the resignation of the election chief. Over 130 million names were removed from electoral lists, sparking controversy. Authorities closed a central park in New Delhi to prevent further demonstrations.
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