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2026-10-13 · CNBC

As 'Cockroach' protests grow over alleged voter fraud, Modi defends India as ‘mother of democracy’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday defended India as a " mother of democracy ," as protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter fraud are intensifying. "A wide range of issues are debated openly, and diverse perspectives are discussed by the people," Modi said, speaking at a Bloomberg New Economy event. His comments coincide with a severe crackdown by authorities against protestors demanding electoral reforms. Earlier today, a key members of the viral pseudo-political movement, Cockroach Janta Party, were detained for protesting without permission .

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