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Cockroach movement leaders released after detention

12 sourcesUpdated 11 Oct 2026, 7:08 pm Coverage regionsIndia · Delhi · Global
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A New Delhi court released the founder and leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party.

They had been detained during a police crackdown on protests.

The movement had previously forced the resignation of India's education minister.

The group has been protesting for the removal of Chief Election Commission head Gyanesh Kumar.

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The group alleges the commission disenfranchised millions of citizens, a claim denied by the BJP and the commission.

Despite ongoing security restrictions, the party vowed to continue its campaign.

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Reporting broadly agrees that the movement's leaders were released after detention tied to protests, and that the group says it will keep demonstrating.

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What remains uncertain is how far the campaign will continue under security restrictions and whether the dispute over the commission's conduct changes after the release.

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A New Delhi court released the founder and leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party after they were detained during a police crackdown on protests. The movement says it is seeking the removal of Chief Election Commission head Gyanesh Kumar and alleges the commission disenfranchised millions of citizens. Those allegations are denied by the BJP and the commission. The party says it will keep campaigning despite ongoing security restrictions.

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India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement founder and leaders released from detention after Delhi protest crackdown

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A New Delhi court released the founder and leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party following their detention during a police crackdown on protests. The movement, which previously forced the resignation of India's education minister, organized demonstrations demanding the removal of Chief Election Commission head Gyanesh Kumar. The group alleges the commission disenfranchised millions of citizens, claims that the BJP and commission deny. Despite ongoing security restrictions, the party vowed to continue its campaign.