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India Cockroach protest detentions

Indian police detained leaders and scores of members of the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi ahead of a planned mass protest on Saturday, as authorities imposed lockdown-style restrictions including suspended transport and telecom services. The youth-led demonstration demanded the resignation of India's chief election commissioner.

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India detains 'Cockroach' leaders ahead of protest

Indian police detained leaders and scores of members of the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi ahead of a planned mass protest on Saturday, as authorities imposed lockdown-style restrictions including suspended transport and telecom services. The youth-led demonstration demanded the resignation of India's chief election commissioner.

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Earlier report Filed 26 Jul, 22:40 UTC ‘Cockroach Movement’ Forces Out India’s Education Minister Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday in response to rising pressure from student-led protests. World · 7 sources

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