India's "Cockroach Party" leaders released from detention, demand resignation of country's election chief
Updated on: October 11, 2026 / 7:01 AM EDT / AP
TL;DR
- Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party were detained ahead of protests against voter list revisions.
- The movement demands the resignation of India's election chief.
- Three leaders were released on the condition of "no breach of peace for one year."
- Authorities implemented a security crackdown, detaining over 2,000 protesters and suspending services.
- One released leader criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi.