Delhi police detain Cockroach leaders, block protest

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Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders on arrival in Delhi, along with hundreds of protesters, ahead of an unauthorised rally at Jantar Mantar calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged voter-list manipulation. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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  1. India: Delhi braces for Cockroach protest amid strict curbs

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  2. Indian police detain 'Cockroach' movement founder and dozens of protesters in New Delhi. Follow live.

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  3. Indian authorities crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in central Delhi

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  4. 'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest

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  5. India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown

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