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India's ‘Cockroach’ Protests Over Voter Rolls Intensify

October 13, 2026

Summary

Protests in India, dubbed the 'cockroach' movement, intensified with leaders being detained again over a dispute regarding revised voter lists. Activists are challenging the government and demanding the chief election commissioner resign, raising questions about India’s electoral independence.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • How protests have shaped India: From anti-Hindi agitation to farm laws
  • India’s $87bn river-linking plan leaves villagers fighting for their homes

Center

  • As 'Cockroach' protests grow over alleged voter fraud, Modi defends India as ‘mother of democracy’
  • India’s ‘cockroach’ movement leaders arrested again as voter roll dispute grows
  • India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site

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