Delhi Police Arrest Thousands Ahead of Anti-Modi Protests
Indian authorities arrested thousands, including three leaders of the 'cockroach movement,' in New Delhi ahead of planned demonstrations against PM Modi's government. The movement claims the arrests aim to cripple leadership of peaceful protests; authorities have not commented. This marks a significant escalation in state response to domestic dissent.
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India: Widespread Detentions Amidst Voter Roll Protests in New Delhi
Indian authorities have implemented a widespread crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of opposition leaders and protesters, including members of the 'Makkah' (also referred to as 'Cockroach Janta Party' or 'CJP') movement. These actions are in response to planned mass demonstrations against alleged irregularities in voter roll revisions and the Election Commission, signaling heightened political repression ahead of upcoming elections. The full scale of detentions and the impact of the voter roll revisions remain uncertain.