India: Can 'cockroaches' threaten Modi's political grip?
Thousands detained, leaders arrested on arrival, and a capital under lockdown: the youth-led protests against the election chief have the attention of the…
According to DW, thousands detained, leaders arrested on arrival, and a capital under lockdown: the youth-led protests against the election chief have the attention of the Indian government.
But experts say toppling it is another matter.
This politics story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Modi and Indian.
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