Protests in Delhi over election commission and detention of 'cockroach' movement leaders
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Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi Police
New Delhi, India
October 11, 2026
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Police detained hundreds of protesters in Delhi on October 11, 2026, demanding the resignation of the election chief. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the 'cockroach' movement, was released by a court after being detained. Protesters allege voter list revisions unfairly benefit the ruling party.
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