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India crackdown detains thousands protesting voter roll revision before Delhi rally
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Summary
Indian security forces detained thousands of young protesters in New Delhi who tried to gather against a sweeping revision of the country's voter roll ahead of state elections, amid growing anger at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and the election chief. Police detained leaders of the youth-led 'Cockroach' movement, including founder Abhijeet Dipke, which is not a registered political party and is seeking electoral reforms.
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- India detains thousands of "Cockroach" movement youth protesters in crackdownCBS News · Oct 10, 11:51 AM
- Indian Police Round Up Protest Leaders and Lock Down DelhiNew York Times · Oct 10, 12:50 PM
Center
- Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Abhijeet DipkeReuters · Oct 10, 1:27 AM
- 'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protestBBC News · Oct 10, 8:29 AM
- India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chiefAssociated Press via NPR · Oct 10, 4:31 AM