### [2026-10-10](/feed/2026/10/10/index.md)

##### Censorship in India
# Indian authorities are placing New Delhi under an intense security lockdown and have been detaining thousands of demonstrators to block a massive rally that is being organized by the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party. 

The group - who are not registered as a political party in India - want electoral reforms ahead of crucial state elections.


### Sources:

1. [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c65yn7xvde7vo) [Image](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/98ee/live/0a7efdf0-c4b7-11f1-bc2e-018d645d8d21.jpg)
2. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2026/oct/10/police-detain-anti-government-cockroach-party-leader-amid-delhi-protests-video)
3. [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/09/world/india-cjp-cockroach-protest)

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