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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Faces Intense Backlash as Mass Protests Erupt in New DelhiPolitics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Faces Intense Backlash as Mass Protests Erupt in New Delhi

Mass protests erupt in New Delhi as demonstrators demand the resignation of election chief Gyanesh Kumar and challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration over voter roll purges.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026
Mass Detentions in New Delhi as Police Crack Down on Youth-Led Protest Against India's Election ChiefPolitics

Mass Detentions in New Delhi as Police Crack Down on Youth-Led Protest Against India's Election Chief

Indian authorities detained thousands of protesters in New Delhi during a sweeping crackdown on a youth-led demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Al Jazeera English|October 11, 2026
New Delhi Under Lockdown as Police Detain Cockroach Janta Party Leaders Amid Youth ProtestsPolitics

New Delhi Under Lockdown as Police Detain Cockroach Janta Party Leaders Amid Youth Protests

New Delhi entered a virtual lockdown with heavy security deployment after police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ahead of a youth-led protest demanding the chief election commissioner's resignation.

Al Jazeera English|October 10, 2026
Delhi Shuts Down Transport and Deploys Security Forces as Youth Movement Protests Election ChiefPolitics

Delhi Shuts Down Transport and Deploys Security Forces as Youth Movement Protests Election Chief

Thousands of security personnel have been deployed in central Delhi with transport and internet services restricted ahead of a major youth-led protest demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner.

Al Jazeera English|October 10, 2026
Silencing Satire: Indian Artists Face Growing Censorship Amid Anti-Modi ProtestsPolitics

Silencing Satire: Indian Artists Face Growing Censorship Amid Anti-Modi Protests

Indian artists and comedians face mounting censorship and social media crackdowns as protests grow over mass voter roll deletions linked to the Modi government.

Al Jazeera English|October 9, 2026|1
Indian Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Detained Amid Protests Demanding Election Chief's ResignationPolitics

Indian Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Detained Amid Protests Demanding Election Chief's Resignation

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was detained in New Delhi during protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over controversial voter list revisions.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
Indian Opposition Lawmakers Briefly Detained During Protest Demanding Election Chief's ResignationPolitics

Indian Opposition Lawmakers Briefly Detained During Protest Demanding Election Chief's Resignation

Indian opposition lawmakers, including Rahul Gandhi, were briefly detained in New Delhi during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over controversial voter list revisions.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
A Wave of Nationwide Protests Shakes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Grip on Power in IndiaPolitics

A Wave of Nationwide Protests Shakes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Grip on Power in India

Widespread protests across India are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration as citizens demand accountability and institutional reforms.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Mass Protests Enter Third Day in India as Demonstrators Demand Election Chief's ResignationPolitics

Mass Protests Enter Third Day in India as Demonstrators Demand Election Chief's Resignation

Thousands of protesters and opposition leaders rallied across India for a third consecutive day, demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over contested voter-roll revisions.

Al Jazeera English|October 4, 2026|1
India's 'Cockroach' Movement Joins Opposition to Demand Election Chief's ResignationPolitics

India's 'Cockroach' Movement Joins Opposition to Demand Election Chief's Resignation

Protesters from the 'cockroach' movement and opposition parties demonstrated in New Delhi on Friday to demand the resignation of India's chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, amid growing controversy over voter database revisions.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Indian Authorities Arrest Hundreds as Gen Z-Led 'Cockroach Movement' Protests Voter Roll ControversyPolitics

Indian Authorities Arrest Hundreds as Gen Z-Led 'Cockroach Movement' Protests Voter Roll Controversy

Indian authorities arrested hundreds of demonstrators in New Delhi and Mumbai as the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party and opposition groups launched protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Unprecedented Scrutiny: Why India's Election Commission is Facing a Crisis of FaithPolitics

Unprecedented Scrutiny: Why India's Election Commission is Facing a Crisis of Faith

India's Election Commission faces intense scrutiny and calls for resignation following internal divisions and controversial voter roll revisions that critics argue disenfranchise millions.

Al Jazeera English|September 26, 2026
India's 'Cockroach' Youth Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Unless Election Chief ResignsPolitics

India's 'Cockroach' Youth Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Unless Election Chief Resigns

India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party has threatened nationwide protests if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by Saturday amid allegations of manipulated voter lists.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026
India's 'Cockroach' Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Unless Chief Election Commissioner ResignsPolitics

India's 'Cockroach' Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Unless Chief Election Commissioner Resigns

India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement has given a 48-hour ultimatum for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign, threatening nationwide protests over voter roll overhauls and internal poll panel disputes.

The National|September 24, 2026