‘Cockroach’ group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest

Hundreds of protesters in Delhi were detained during an anti-government protest organized by the Gen-Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), according to reports. The group's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, who initiated the movement after the Chief Justice likened unemployed young people to "cockroaches," was among those arrested shortly after landing in Delhi from Mumbai.

Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed, and roads were barricaded ahead of the demonstration, though the CJP insisted it would proceed as planned. Delhi Police has not commented on the arrests but had previously denied the protesters permission to gather at Jantar Mantar, a significant landmark in the Indian capital.

The CJP, which is not officially recognized as a political party in India, is advocating for electoral reforms and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of tampering with voters' lists. The Election Commission and the BJP have denied these accusations. Dipke warned, "If you think you can stop us by threatening us with jail or trying to intimidate us with the fear of imprisonment, you are mistaken."

The large number of protesters expected to converge on Delhi were unable to approach Jantar Mantar due to the intense security presence and road closures.