India: Delhi braces for Cockroach protest amid strict curbs
The 'Cockroaches' are returning to Delhi to demand the resignation of India's election chief. Police have not authorized the protest, and heavy security arrangements are in place. DW has the latest.
India's capital, Delhi, is bracing for a protest against the Election Commission's Chief Justice amid strict curbs. Opposition parties, led by Congress and Rahul Gandhi, are organizing a rally against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of voter list irregularities. The party denies the claims, stating they have been debunked.
The protest is set to take place at Jantar Mantar, similar to the sit-in that forced the resignation of then-Education Minister in July. Police have reportedly denied permission for the demonstration but are expected to face a showdown with protesters. Delhi's central areas have been fortified with thousands of paramilitary personnel, a mobile internet blackout, and train cancellations.
The security measures come in the wake of a clash between youth demonstrators and police during the previous protest, resulting in several injuries. The Election Commission's Chief Justice is at the center of this political storm, with protesters alleging police brutality and the government denying any wrongdoing.
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