India's Cockroach Party leaders released as New Delhi tightens security ahead of more protests

CNA7 hours ago4:48

Leaders of India's Cockroach Janta Party have vowed to continue protests, demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner. They made the remarks in a press conference after being released from detention. The court had ordered the release of party founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders, who were taken into police custody yesterday after their plane landed in New Delhi. Thousands of police and paramilitary forces have been deployed ahead of a second day of protests. More than 2,000 protesters were reportedly detained yesterday, including several opposition lawmakers. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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