A sweeping lockdown has been enforced in India’s capital as authorities move to suppress a major anti-government protest, detaining thousands—including key figures from the youth-driven “Cockroach” movement. The demonstration, organized by the CJP, targets a nationwide electoral roll purge that has removed over 130 million names, sparking widespread outrage. Security forces have blocked participants from entering the city, escalating tensions ahead of what was expected to be a high-profile rally. The crackdown raises concerns over freedom of assembly as authorities seek to contain dissent over the controversial voter registration process.
Authorities impose strict lockdown in capital to try to stop rally against removal of 130m names from electoral rollIndian authorities have placed Delhi under a severe lockdown and detained tens of thousands of people, including the leader of the youth-led “Cockroach” movement, in an attempt to stop an anti-government protest.Thousands of people from across India were blocked from attending the demonstration, which had been called by the “Cockroach Janata party” (CJP) to protest against an exercise that has stripped 130m names from India’s electoral roll. Continue reading...
