# India releases 'cockroach' leaders as movement calls for protests

> India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement leaders freed after protest demands against election commissioner.
- Title: India releases 'cockroach' leaders as movement calls for…
- Summary: India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement leaders freed after protest demands against election commissioner. India released 'cockroach' movement leaders…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/11/asia-pacific/politics/cockroach-members-released
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- Published: 2026-10-11T08:27:00+00:00
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- Topics: cockroach janta party, india, election commissioner, voter roll irregularities, protests, new delhi, news, politics, world
## Cockroach leaders released
India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement leaders were released Sunday by their lawyer.
## Protesters detained ahead of rally
Thousands of protesters were detained before Saturday's planned demonstration in New Delhi.
## Movement demands election commissioner resignation
The movement called for the resignation of Indian Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter roll irregularities.
## Protesters continue despite security
Cockroach Janta Party urged supporters to keep protesting despite strict security measures.
## Key takeaway

India released 'cockroach' movement leaders following protests against election commissioner's alleged voter roll irregularities.