India’s Cockroach movement launches new protests over changes to voter roll

India’s Cockroach movement launches new protests over changes to voter roll

In Mumbai, the Cockroach movement has sparked fresh protests after the government announced changes to the voter roll. Thousands of demonstrators gathered, demanding that the revisions not disenfranchise millions. Police deployed a heavy presence to maintain order. The movement, which has been active in recent elections, warns that the new roll could strip voting rights from large segments of the population.