Protesters in Mumbai and Delhi demand resignation of India's Election Commission chief
Demonstrators linked to the 'cockroach' movement gathered in two major Indian cities as authorities moved to restrict new protests, Al Jazeera reported.
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Authorities in India moved to clamp down on fresh demonstrations as protesters linked to the so-called "cockroach" movement gathered in Mumbai and New Delhi, according to Al Jazeera.
The demonstrators are demanding the resignation of the chief of India's Election Commission, though the report did not detail the specific grievances behind the call for his departure.
Government response
Indian authorities responded with restrictions on the gatherings, Al Jazeera said, though the precise measures taken against protesters in the two cities were not specified in the available report.
Sources
- Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests — Al Jazeera — All
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