'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest
Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.
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Notable Quotes
"If you think you can stop us by threatening us with jail or trying to intimidate us with the fear of imprisonment, you are mistaken."
— Abhijeet Dipke , Activist
"if Delhi Police tries to stop you, wherever they stop you will become your Jantar Mantar."
— Ajinkya Shinde , Activist
"hold the line."
— Neha Bora , Activist
Key People
Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party advocating for educational reforms in India.
Designated leader of the Cockroach Janta Party while others are in detention.
Leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, detained alongside other leaders.
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.
Student activist involved in protests in Delhi.
Leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, detained during protests.
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Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.
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