Protesters seeking India election chief's ouster detained, as 'cockroach' leaders released

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 11, 2026

From France 24

Police detained hundreds of protesters in Delhi for a second day on Sunday as sporadic protests broke out demanding India's election chief quit, while a court ordered the release of "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders.

Reported by France 24, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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