Indian police detain Cockroach Party leader before protests

Indian police detained Abhijit Debki, the leader of the "Cockroach Party" movement, aged 31, just before protests in New Delhi demanding the resignation of the Indian Election Commission Chair, Gyanish Kumar. The protests were sparked by a broad review of the electoral rolls, which is believed to favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Despite police warnings not to gather, hundreds of protesters took to the streets near the National Park, some waving Indian flags, and arrests were made, including the detention of activist Neha Bora. The "Cockroach Party," founded by Debki in 2021, calls for accountability of the Election Commission, accusing it of manipulation to suppress opposition voices. The movement has gained widespread support on social media. This development comes amid increasing protests over the electoral roll review, which has resulted in the removal of over 133 million names. Opposition parties accuse the government of violating minority rights, especially those of Muslims, while the Election Commission denies any wrongdoing.

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