India’s “Cockroach Movement” Launches New Protests Over Voter-Roll Changes

India’s so-called “Cockroach movement” has launched a new round of protests over changes to the voter roll. Demonstrators say the revisions could affect voter access, representation, and confidence in the electoral process. Authorities have defended the changes as necessary for maintaining accurate records, while opposition groups are demanding greater transparency and consultation. The protests add to political tensions ahead of upcoming elections and could intensify calls for independent oversight of voter registration procedures across the country in coming weeks ahead.