India Detains Thousands of Youth Protesters Amid Rising Tensions with Modi’s Government

India detains thousands of youth protesters as anger grows against Modi and election chief. Protests over voter list revision spark nationwide unrest.

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October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New Delhi, India — Indian security forces carried out a broad crackdown on Saturday, detaining thousands of young protesters in New Delhi as tensions escalated over a controversial voter registration update. The protest was organized by the ‘Cockroach’ movement, which has been pushing for change against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration and the Election Commission.

The demonstration, planned to take place at Jantar Mantar, was disrupted before it could begin. Police intercepted demonstrators en route, detained several individuals, and used tear gas and barricades to prevent large gatherings. Authorities also imposed mobile internet restrictions and blocked access to parts of the city, further complicating the protest efforts.

Police claimed the protest was not authorized due to late submission of the request, while a spokesperson for Modi’s party dismissed the demonstrators as

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