Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party youth movement, along with fellow leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at Delhi airport on Saturday, October 10th. The detentions occurred prior to a planned protest. The activists intended to demand the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner. Authorities have not yet released specific reasons for the detentions. This action raises questions about the freedom of assembly and political expression in India. The planned protest indicates growing discontent with the election commission. Further details regarding the detainees’ situation and the protest’s future are awaited.