Indian authorities heighten security, close park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally

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

World News · the U.S. · October 16, 2026

From France 24

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 national election authority chief's resignation over the removal of more than 130 million people from voter lists.

Reported by France 24, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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