Delhi locked down as youth protest demands election chief's resignation
Central Delhi is under lockdown with police, paramilitaries, metro closures, and suspended mobile internet ahead of a youth protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over voter list revisions critics say favor the ruling BJP. The protest, organized by the 'cockroach' movement, escalates domestic political tension over electoral integrity. The situation is developing, with the government's response indicating heightened concern about potential unrest.
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India: New Delhi Lockdown, Mass Detentions Amid Election Protests
Indian authorities have implemented a lockdown in New Delhi and detained thousands, including opposition and youth leaders, to preempt and suppress mass protests against the election chief and alleged voter roll manipulation. The Supreme Court has intervened, ordering the release of some detained leaders, but protests are ongoing, indicating sustained political pressure and heightened state repression ahead of upcoming elections.