India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest
Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of…
According to France 24, police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India's election chief.
Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Delhi and Navodita Kumari.
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