Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement leaders demanding election chief's resignation.
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First reportReuters · 12 Oct, 05:03Z
Latest reportReuters · 13 Oct, 06:03Z
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Why it matters
What
Indian police detained leaders of the “cockroach” movement as they demanded the election chief’s resignation.
Why
The detentions bring law enforcement into a protest over election leadership.
Watch
Watch for the leaders’ legal status and any official response to their resignation demand.
Coverage over time
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Opposition parties plan a march to Delhi's Supreme Court to demand the election chief resign.
- Demonstrations in Delhi involve heavy security, road closures, and metro restrictions.
- Allegations claim voter rolls are manipulated to favor BJP, led by Modi.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant reportedly declined a meeting with opposition leaders.
- Police detained thousands during protests; journalists faced detentions and violence concerns were raised.