India's Cockroach Janata Party voter-roll protests

Al Jazeera EnglishXWed 21 Oct, 20:30

Two top leaders of India’s Cockroach Janta Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in prison. They were jailed for protesting alleged voter list fraud and demanding the election chief’s resignation at a prohibited protest site in New Delhi.

Al Jazeera EnglishXWed 21 Oct, 05:59

UN experts have called on the Indian gov't to stop using “excessive force” amid a crackdown on opposition and student protests, saying protesters sustained injuries. 🔗:

The HinduRSSWed 21 Oct, 05:36

India opposes attempts to portray world’s largest democracy negatively using unverified allegations at UN Deputy Secretary Barkha Tamrakar told the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee that India opposes turning “unverified allegations” into a negative characterisation, amid co

Al JazeeraRSSWed 21 Oct, 05:18

Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters

Al Jazeera EnglishXWed 21 Oct, 06:30

A cockroach effigy was burnt in New Delhi marking the Hindu festival of Dussehra, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The ruling BJP party event, attended by PM Modi, coincides with nationwide protests by the Cockroach Janta Party.

Al JazeeraRSSMon 19 Oct, 19:09

Indian court extends detention of ‘Cockroach’ leaders The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.

France 24RSSSat 17 Oct, 16:29

India: Police crack down on New Delhi protests Student activist Neha Bora, a prominent face of the protests, ‌who was detained on Friday as she tried to reach central Delhi with dozens of supporters, was released on Saturday.

The New York TimesRSSSat 17 Oct, 15:50

Indian Gen Z Protest Leader Is Released on Bail After Arrest Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was detained on his way to a protest called to demand the resignation of India’s top election official.

The HinduRSSSat 17 Oct, 15:25

Indian student groups in London protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR; Govt supporters hold counter-protest While the “Stop Vote Chori” protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of “Modi, Modi” rang out from a smaller group across the Gandhi statu

Al JazeeraRSSSat 17 Oct, 12:07

Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality

Al Jazeera EnglishXSat 17 Oct, 12:32

Crowds of women gathered outside police headquarters in India’s capital, New Delhi, on Saturday to protest alleged police brutality against female demonstrators during recent protests over election irregularities.

France 24RSSFri 16 Oct, 15:53

India detains top 'cockroach' leader as hundreds protest in capital Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke on Friday ahead of fresh protests demanding the removal of the country's election chief, the youth-led movement said in a social media pos

Al JazeeraRSSFri 16 Oct, 16:16

Indian protest leaders detained ahead of flag march in New Delhi India's Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and student leader Neha Bora were detained ahead of a flag march.

The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 16 Oct, 16:22

India’s Cockroach Janta party leader detained amid crackdown on protests Abhijeet Dipke was arrested ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations in DelhiThe leader of the Cockroach Janta party (CJP) youth movement, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained by police from his home on Frid

Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 16 Oct, 16:32

Hundreds of protesters gathered in New Delhi for a flag march demanding the election chief’s resignation over alleged voter-roll fraud. Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and student leader Neha Bora were among those detained, as protests continued in several cities.

NPRRSSFri 16 Oct, 13:26

Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests Protests have intensified over a review of voter lists that critics say is politically motivated and threatens to disenfranchise voters. The Election Commission and Modi's administration deny these allegation

ReutersBlueskyFri 16 Oct, 13:32

LIVE: India's Cockroach Janta Party holds flag march in Delhi YouTube video by Reuters

BBC WorldRSSFri 16 Oct, 11:44

India's 'cockroach' party founder detained ahead of protest The youth-led movement planned a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

Al JazeeraRSSFri 16 Oct, 12:55

India police detain ‘Cockroach’ party founder ahead of protest Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ahead of a protest.

Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 16 Oct, 13:30

Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ahead of a protest demanding the election chief’s resignation, over a voter-list revision that allegedly favoured PM Narendra Modi’s BJP.

AFPXFri 16 Oct, 14:50

🇮🇳 Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke on Friday ahead of fresh protests demanding the removal of the country's election chief, the youth-led movement said in a social media post. ➡️

The Japan TimesRSSFri 16 Oct, 08:17

Modi’s predicament: Gen Z pours out on India’s streets as dissent surges Despite tens of thousands of security personnel deployed, protesters scaled barricades, chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with police.

Al JazeeraRSSFri 16 Oct, 09:17

Indian police launch New Delhi clampdown for Cockroach Party rally Cockroach Janta Party standoff with government extended as youth-led movement calls protest over jailing of activists.

Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 16 Oct, 10:10

Authorities have tightened security in New Delhi after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a new protest over the jailing of two of its activists. 🔗:

ReutersBlueskyFri 16 Oct, 11:45

LIVE: India's Cockroach Janta Party holds flag march in Delhi YouTube video by Reuters

France 24RSSFri 16 Oct, 06:39

Indian authorities heighten security, close park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally Authorities have closed a central park in the Indian capital ahead of the latest protest by the youth-led "Cockroach Janta Party". The group has held near-daily demonstrations calling for the na

The HinduRSSWed 14 Oct, 19:30

U.S. lawmaker concerned over India’s actions to 'purge 130 million people’ from voter rolls Pramila Jayapal, the Democratic Congresswoman from Washington State, said she supported the non-violent protests to counter "anti-democratic efforts in India

Associated PressBlueskyWed 14 Oct, 09:17

Journalists and press freedom groups are accusing Indian police of obstructing reporters covering youth protests in New Delhi. The Press Club of India, the country’s largest journalist group, called the police behavior “a blatant attack on the freedom of press.

The New York TimesRSSWed 14 Oct, 09:02

Indian Protesters Describe Rough Treatment by the Police Some of those detained accused security forces of beating them during an intense crackdown on demonstrations in India’s capital over the weekend. Police have said they followed the law.

The Guardian · WorldRSSWed 14 Oct, 05:29

Leaders of India’s Cockroach party jailed for violating ban on protest site Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das will spend spend five days in prison for entering Delhi’s Jantar Mantar – a historic protest site that has been closed by authoritiesTwo leaders of India’s youth-led Cockroa

Associated PressBlueskyWed 14 Oct, 07:49

Two leaders of India’s “Cockroach” youth movement were sentenced by a local court to serve five days in jail after being detained during a protest demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief, the group said. Two leaders of India’s “Cockroach” youth movement have be

Al Jazeera EnglishXTue 13 Oct, 14:30

🧵 THREAD Authorities in India are using abusive methods to crack down on peaceful protesters, Human Rights Watch says. Protesters from Indian opposition parties and the Cockroach Janta Party have demanded election chief Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged vote fraud.

Al JazeeraRSSTue 13 Oct, 09:11

Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.

Al Jazeera EnglishXTue 13 Oct, 09:30

Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period, according to the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Authorities allege they were obstructing police duties.

BBC WorldRSSTue 13 Oct, 06:58

India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site Protesters climbed over barricades in central Delhi to demand the election chief resign over revised voter lists.

Al JazeeraRSSMon 12 Oct, 09:55

Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee alleges abduction ahead of Delhi protests Indian YouTube star Dhruv Rathee alleges he was abducted from home and held for nearly 24 hours without a lawyer.

Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 12 Oct, 09:57

Indian YouTube star Dhruv Rathee alleges he was abducted from home and held for nearly 24 hours without a lawyer, days after demanding the election chief resign. New Delhi is bracing for mass protests on Monday, with demonstrators marching to India's Supreme Court.

Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 12 Oct, 08:51

Jantar Mantar, India’s most iconic protest site, will no longer be allowed as a “designated” location for protests, New Delhi police have announced. 🔴 LIVE updates:

BBC WorldRSSMon 12 Oct, 06:42

Indian opposition leaders march to top court to demand election chief resign The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.

BBC WorldRSSMon 12 Oct, 06:42

Indian opposition leaders march to top court to demand election chief resign The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.

Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 12 Oct, 07:42

India’s main opposition party, the Indian National Congress, plans to march to the Supreme Court, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged vote fraud. 🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage:

Al JazeeraRSSMon 12 Oct, 08:00

India opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resign Thousands of security personnel have been deployed before a protest rally calling for the election chief's removal.

Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 12 Oct, 08:14

Security personnel gather in India’s capital, New Delhi, as opposition parties plan a march to the Supreme Court demanding Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged vote fraud. 🔴 LIVE updates:

Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 12 Oct, 08:16

🧵 India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi says New Delhi is effectively “in jail” as security forces tighten restrictions ahead of a march by the opposition party to the Supreme Court.

Al JazeeraRSSMon 12 Oct, 08:55

Delhi braces for more protests against election chief amid crackdown Opposition parties joined by student groups are back on the streets, disrupting New Delhi with flash marches.

ReutersBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 10:29

LIVE: India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi leads protest march in Delhi YouTube video by Reuters

Insider PaperTelegramMon 12 Oct, 10:56

BREAKING: Thousands of protesters march in New Delhi against India's election chief

Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 12 Oct, 11:08

Thousands of people are marching to India’s Supreme Court in New Delhi to demand the resignation of the country’s chief election commissioner over alleged vote fraud. 🔴 LIVE updates:

The Guardian · WorldRSSMon 12 Oct, 05:51

Delhi police shut metro stations ahead of election protest march India’s opposition parties and supporters of the ‘cockroach’ youth movement have been demonstrating against a ⁠controversial revision of election voter ⁠listsAuthorities in India’s capital closed six metro stations

Al JazeeraRSSMon 12 Oct, 06:07

India protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over ‘vote theft’ Main opposition Congress party announces rally to the top court to demand removal of the chief election commissioner.

France 24RSSMon 12 Oct, 04:33

Opposition leaders and journalists allege police abuses as fresh protests break out in India Indian opposition politicians and journalists alleged that police had been heavy-handed in cracking down in protests that swept New Delhi over the weekend in response to a nationwide vot

Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 12 Oct, 06:41

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused the police in Delhi of assaulting youth, journalists and politicians joining the demonstrations against the Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar. 🔴 LIVE updates:

Al JazeeraRSSSun 11 Oct, 13:06

India’s crackdown on youth protesters: What next? India's 'cockroach' movement and student groups have said protests will continue despite detentions.

Al JazeeraRSSSun 11 Oct, 13:34

Cockroach Janta Party accuses Modi of ‘waging war’ on Indians India’s Cockroach Janta Party leaders say the Modi government is ‘waging war’ on its own citizens.

Al Jazeera EnglishXSun 11 Oct, 14:01

In their first remarks since being freed after 24 hours in detention, India’s Cockroach Janta Party leaders say the Modi government is 'waging war' on its own citizens to shield the election commissioner, accusing Gyanesh Kumar of disenfranchising voters to benefit the PM’s BJP.

France 24RSSSun 11 Oct, 14:40

India's 'cockroach' leaders vow to keep up election protests Leaders of India's online "cockroach" movement pledged on Sunday to continue their campaign against the election commissioner, hours after they were released from detention as authorities sought to thwart a major demon

BBC WorldRSSSun 11 Oct, 11:11

Delhi sees more protests as freed 'cockroach' group's leaders vow to fight on Hundreds of people who came out on the streets despite the police's restrictions were detained on Sunday.

Al Jazeera EnglishXSun 11 Oct, 05:33

BREAKING: New Delhi court orders the release of "Cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke along two other senior leaders, their lawyer says, a day after they were detained ahead of planned protests. 🔴 More on

France 24RSSSun 11 Oct, 05:45

India court orders release of 'cockroach' movement leaders after detention An Indian court ordered the release of three leaders of the viral "cockroach" movement on Sunday, a day after their detention ahead of protests over alleged irregularities in voter-roll revisions.

BBC WorldRSSSun 11 Oct, 06:02

Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released The leaders, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, had been detained when they arrived in Delhi on Saturday.

The New York TimesRSSSun 11 Oct, 06:15

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Released as New Delhi Braces for More Protests The leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, an Indian youth movement, were detained by the police on Saturday before they could lead protests over voting rights.

France 24RSSSat 10 Oct, 16:14

India protests: New 'cockroach' movement leader named Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission that prompted strict security measures. "They seem to have s