Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
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"If you want to jail us or even shoot us we are prepared."
— Abhijeet Dipke , Activist
Key People
Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party advocating for educational reforms in India.
Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister of India.
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
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Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
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