India’s crackdown on youth protesters: What next?

Author: Priyanka ShankarPublished on: October 11, 2026Country: India
Politics
India’s crackdown on youth protesters: What next?

New Delhi is experiencing a second day of protests after thousands, including youth movement leaders and opposition politicians, were detained in a major crackdown. Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the CJP, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'bully' after his release, and the Supreme Court declared the detention illegal. Protesters demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a voter list revision that disproportionately benefits the BJP, with millions of voters, including Muslims, removed amid technical errors and lack of transparency. Authorities deployed extensive police and paramilitary forces, sealing off Jantar Mantar to prevent protests.

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