India’s ‘cockroach’ movement leaders detained in jail for five days, party and police say

Two leaders of India’s 'cockroach' youth movement have been sentenced to five days in jail following their detention during a recent protest. The arrests occurred amidst ongoing public demonstrations regarding revisions to voter lists.

Opposition parties have alleged that the voter-list changes are designed to favor the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While the election commission has formally rejected these claims, the detention of the movement's leaders has raised concerns that the move could escalate tensions and trigger further protests.