https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indian-authorities-clamp-down-as-cockroach-movement-launches-new-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indian-authorities-clamp-down-as-cockroach-movement-launches-new-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indian-authorities-clamp-down-as-cockroach-movement-launches-new-protests#u101877Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:41:30 +0000Indian security forces clamped down as hundreds of demonstrators from the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party, alongside student coalitions and opposition forces, gathered for planned protests in New Delhi and Mumbai. The activists are demanding the resignation of Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar over controversial changes to voter rolls, specifically pointing to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral lists. Protesters and critics claim the revisions risk denying millions their voting rights, prompting heavy police presence and a crackdown on the demonstrations.Why it mattersThe demons