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Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party in New…
DW reports: Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi.
The main leaders of the party have been detained too.
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Indian, Delhi and Cockroach'.
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- Indian, Delhi, Cockroach', Cockroach Janta Party
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