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Modi’s Crackdown Is a Strategic Error
Modi’s violent crackdown on voter protest sparks democratic crisis in India.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Rahul Gandhi Hosts INDIA Bloc MPs for Tea
Rahul Gandhi invites INDIA bloc MPs and student leaders to tea after protest against election commissioner.
mint · 1m
India Cracks Down on Delhi Protests
Indian police detain over 2,000 protesters during voter roll purge demonstrations.
Drop Site News · 1m
India's opposition marches on Supreme Court over election fraud claims
Opposition parties demand the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, alleging voter roll manipulation to benefit Prime Minister Modi's BJP.
BBC News · 1m
Modi protecting CEC at cost of citizens, says Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party convenor accuses government of assaulting protesters and journalists to shield election chief from resignation demands.
The Hindu · 1m
Delhi Metro Closes 6 Stations for Congress March
Delhi Metro shuts entry and exit at six stations until 4pm as Congress plans protest march to Supreme Court.
The Economic Times · 1m
CJP protest day 2: Delhi detentions and Supreme Court intervention
CJP protests continue as 200 detained, Supreme Court demands legal compliance.
mint · 1m
CJP vows to intensify agitation as 200 detained
The Cockroach Janta Party says protest at a designated spot is not disturbing the peace, as Supreme Court orders authorities to allow peaceful gathering.
The Hindu · 2m
Supreme Court petition filed for detained CJP leaders
A habeas corpus petition seeks the release of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and others detained after a Delhi protest on October 10, 2026.
The Hindu · 1m
Indian police crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in Delhi
Indian police detain opposition leaders as 'Cockroach' protest faces crackdown.
Dw · 2m
Indian authorities detain student protest leaders
Indian police arrest youth protest leaders ahead of voter roll demonstration.
Nationalpost · 1m
Shashi Tharoor calls Delhi crackdown 'undeclared Emer-GenZ'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemns Delhi's security measures ahead of CJP protest against election commissioner.
mint · 1m
Supreme Court contempt plea over Delhi transit shutdown
An advocate files contempt proceedings against officials for maintaining a blanket metro and transit ban ahead of anti-CEC protests, defying a court order to regulate rather than prohibit.
The Hindu · 2m
Delhi CJP Protest Live Updates
Delhi police deny Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar.
Financialexpress · 1m
Supreme Court to hear petitions against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Supreme Court hears petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter roll revisions.
Dw · 2m
Supreme Court to hear petitions against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Supreme Court hears petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter roll revisions.
Dw · 2m
Lessons from the past
EC power struggles and Tata Trusts reveal institutional friction.
Financialexpress · 1m
Police probe sexual harassment claims at Delhi protest
Delhi police investigate sexual harassment allegations against officers during protest at Jantar Mantar.
Dw · 3m
CJP plans Delhi protest if election chief won't resign
The Cockroach Janta Party demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down over alleged electoral irregularities, planning a mass demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
The Hindu · 1m
India: Police face harassment allegations at Delhi protest
Police probe sexual harassment claims as Delhi protesters demand election chief's resignation.
Dw · 2m
150 detained as protests demand CEC's resignation
Police detain activists including AISA president Neha Bora and senior advocates as demonstrations escalate over electoral roll changes.
The Hindu · 4m
Modi Faces Election Commission Protest Threat
Protest movement demands election commissioner resignation over voter roll scandal.
Foreign Policy · 1m