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India's 'Cockroach' party says its leaders have been detained ahead of a major protest called by the collective.
DW reports: India's 'Cockroach' party says its leaders have been detained ahead of a major protest called by the collective.
Protesters are calling for India's chief election commissioner to resign.
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Cockroach', Indian and Delhi.
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