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India's 'Cockroach' leaders freed, vow to continue Delhi protests

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Leaders of India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, detained ahead of New Delhi protests over a contested voter roll revision, were released and vowed to continue demonstrations. Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after thousands were detained and released on Saturday. The movement's founder called Prime Minister Narendra Modi the "biggest coward" after being freed.

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India’s ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Released as New Delhi Braces for More ProtestsNew York Times · Oct 11, 6:59 AM

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Delhi sees more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders releasedBBC News · Oct 11, 4:50 AM
India's 'Cockroach' protest movement leaders freed from detention, vow to continue demonstrationsAssociated Press · Oct 11, 6:27 AM
India's 'Cockroach' founder calls Modi 'biggest coward' after releaseReuters · Oct 11, 8:45 AM