NewzTwo leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in India were remanded in custody for five days on Wednesday. The arrests occurred amidst an ongoing police crackdown on protests organized by CJP activists and opposition parties who are challenging the integrity of the national election commission.
The demonstrators are protesting alleged manipulation of voter rolls. Despite increased security measures and state efforts to suppress the demonstrations, activists have continued to defy authorities to voice their concerns regarding the electoral process.
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