India’s ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Released as New Delhi Braces for More Protests
In New Delhi, leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were released after being detained prior to a planned protest at Jantar Mantar. The police had invoked preventive measures against them, citing security concerns. Amidst a significant security clampdown, over 7,000 protesters were detained to prevent them from reaching the protest site.
The CJP and various opposition leaders are demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged electoral irregularities. A press conference is scheduled for later today, as the situation remains tense with extensive police presence…
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 12:53 pm IST
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