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‘Cockroach’ party founder released by Indian police

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Abhijeet Dipke, the 31-year-old founder of the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was released from police custody in New Delhi on Saturday. His release occurred one day after he was detained by authorities during a crackdown on protests organized by his movement against the national election authority.

Dipke was apprehended on Friday while en route to a rally called by the CJP. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the protest group and Indian election officials, marking a significant development in the movement's recent efforts to challenge electoral processes.

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