'Cockroach' movement leaders jailed for 5 days after scaling barricades at New Delhi protest

Two leaders of the Indian youth organization known as the 'Cockroach' movement were sentenced to five days in jail by a New Delhi court. The individuals were detained after scaling barricades during a protest where they demanded the resignation of the country’s election chief. The sentencing follows their arrest during the demonstration, as confirmed by the group on Wednesday.

The protest highlights ongoing political tensions regarding the leadership of India's election commission. The movement, which identifies itself as the 'Cockroach' youth movement, utilized direct action by breaching security barricades to draw attention to their call for the election official's resignation.