Leaders from India's 'Cockroach' movement released from detention, pledge to hold more protests

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

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The protests were triggered after authorities removed more than 130 million voters from the list since last year. Critics say the move is politically motivated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission deny manipulation allegations.

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