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India detains thousands ahead of planned anti-government protest in Delhi
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Summary
Indian authorities detained thousands of protesters in New Delhi who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, as anger grows against Modi and the election chief. Police also detained Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the so-called 'cockroach' protest movement, a youth-led group that has been organizing against the government.
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- India’s viral Gen-Z ‘Cockroach Party’ protesters are gearing up for Season 2CNN · Oct 9, 8:39 PM
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- Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Abhijeet DipkeReuters · Oct 10, 1:27 AM
- India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chiefAssociated Press via NPR · Oct 10, 4:31 AM