Delhi on lockdown as Modi preempts 'Cockroach movement' protests
Indian authorities have locked down the capital ahead of planned protests by the 'Cockroach movement,' an emerging youth-led opposition campaign. The heavy-handed preemptive security response signals heightened political tension and uncertainty over protest scale. The movement's name and demands remain unclear, but the lockdown itself marks a notable escalation in domestic political friction.
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India: New Delhi Lockdown, Mass Detentions Amid Voter Roll Protests
Indian authorities have imposed a lockdown in New Delhi and detained thousands, including opposition and youth movement leaders, to preempt and suppress mass protests against alleged voter roll irregularities and the election chief. This aggressive crackdown signals heightened political repression and escalating tensions ahead of upcoming elections, with the full scope of unrest and government response remaining uncertain.