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CJP founder released after detention
India's 'Cockroach' movement leader Abhijeet Dipke freed one day after police detention.
In brief
India's 'Cockroach' movement leader Abhijeet Dipke freed one day after police detention. India's Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from police detention after agreeing to conditions, following his arrest for leading a protest rally in New Delhi. Originally reported by Dw.
CJP founder detained
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was detained on Friday after attempting to lead a protest rally in New Delhi.
CJP founder released
Dipke was released by an Indian court one day after his detention for attempting to lead a protest rally in New Delhi.
CJP legal affairs head
Ratna Singh, CJP's head of legal affairs, said Dipke was released after agreeing to certain conditions.
Student leader released
Neha Bora, a prominent student activist, was also released from detention earlier on Saturday.
Protest call
Dipke called Friday's protest a show of support for two CJP leaders detained for five days.
Opposition rally
Opposition parties and CJP activists defied security crackdowns to demand India's chief election commissioner resignation.
Election commission accused
They accuse the election commission of manipulating voter rolls to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.
US lawmakers urge action
Six US Democratic lawmakers urged Marco Rubio to address India's protest crackdown during his upcoming visit.
US lawmakers' letter
The letter alleges a pattern of repression, wrongful detention, and excessive use of force by security forces.
Transnational repression
The letter highlights incidents of apparent surveillance by Indian diplomatic missions in the US.
Student leader detained
Neha Bora was detained on Friday while attempting to reach central Delhi with supporters.
Special Intensive Revision
A widespread review exercise has struck off over 130 million names from India's electoral rolls since last year.
Election commission neutrality
The ECI denies favoring any party, saying the SIR removes deceased, relocated and duplicate voters.
BJP's response
BJP's Rajnath Singh accused opposition of wanting to bring a 'regime change along the lines of Bangladesh'.
CJP's protest
CJP activists waved the Indian flag during protests defying police crackdowns in New Delhi.
CJP founder arrested
Dipke was arrested to prevent a breach of peace and will appear before a Special Executive Magistrate court.
The key point
India's Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from police detention after agreeing to conditions, following his arrest for leading a protest rally in New Delhi.
