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India's 'Cockroach' party says members detained before protest
Original: India’s ‘Cockroach’ party accuses government of mass detention of members ahead of weekend protest
An Indian political party known by the nickname 'Cockroach' has accused the government of carrying out the mass detention of its members in the run-up to a planned weekend protest. The party says the detentions are an attempt to block supporters from taking part in the demonstration. The government's response to the allegation is not yet clear.
Why now: Accusations of pre-emptive mass detention ahead of a weekend protest are drawing attention to tensions between the party and the government.
Evidence
- India’s ‘Cockroach’ party accuses government of mass detention of members ahead of weekend protest · The Guardian
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