Indian authorities heighten security, close park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally
Authorities have closed a central park in the Indian capital ahead of the latest protest by the youth-led "Cockroach Janta Party".
France 24 reports that authorities have closed a central park in the Indian capital ahead of the latest protest by the youth-led "Cockroach Janta Party".
The group has held near-daily demonstrations calling for the national election authority chief's resignation over the removal of more than 130 million people from voter lists.
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Indian and Cockroach Janta Party.
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