Indian police crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in Delhi - DW.com
Indian authorities have detained thousands of protesters and key opposition leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee, to suppress the 'Cockroach' movement in New Delhi. Opposition figures have condemned the crackdown as an act of cowardice and a sign of authoritarianism.
Why it matters
The mass detention of high-profile political leaders signals a significant escalation in political tension and a potential democratic crisis in India.
Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the "Cockroach" movement in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party were also detained.
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