‘Cockroach’ party leader released as Delhi braces for second day of protests

By ReutersOctober 11, 2026Zimbabwe

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More than 2,000 people were reportedly detained on Saturday, prompting criticism of Modi’s ruling government

Delhi braced for a second day of youth protests demanding the resignation of India’s election chief on Sunday, as a court ordered the release of the “cockroach” movement founder, Abhijeet Dipke, and two other senior leaders.

Dipke, ⁠the founder of the ⁠Cockroach Janta party (CJP), and the other leaders were detained when their plane landed in Delhi on Saturday, as the movement planned to gather thousands of people at Jantar Mantar in central Delhi.

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Length: 91 words · 1 min read
Published: October 11, 2026
Byline: Reuters
Source: The Guardian

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