India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained in jail for five days, party says

Two leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in India were detained in jail for five days after entering a historic site, Jantar Mantar, to protest against Election Commission Chief Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. The detentions occurred as opposition groups and student bodies held daily demonstrations demanding Kumar's resignation over voter list revisions that critics claim favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The CJP leaders, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, were among several people who scaled barricades to enter the site, which was previously designated for demonstrations. They were released on bail but were subsequently sent to prison for violating their bond. CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde stated that the party would not be "frightened" by their leaders' imprisonment and vowed to end the "dictatorial government."

The 'cockroach' movement has been a significant political challenge for Modi and his BJP, mobilizing protests against various issues, including government school infrastructure and jobs.

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