India’s Cockroach Party headlines day of anti-establishment protests

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 3, 2026Country: India

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India’s Cockroach Party headlines day of anti-establishment protests

India’s Cockroach Janta Party launched a protest demanding change after millions of voters were allegedly improperly removed from electoral rolls. Other protest groups joined the rallies, which resulted in scuffles and arrests in the capital. The protests focused on alleged electoral irregularities and government misconduct.

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