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Indian youth movement vows to proceed with Delhi protest despite mass arrests
Leaders of India's youth-led protest movement say a planned demonstration in New Delhi will go ahead Saturday despite thousands of reported detentions. The group is calling for the resignation of the country's top election official.
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NEW DELHI — The organiser of India's youth-driven protest movement said Saturday's planned demonstration in the capital would proceed as scheduled, even as authorities detained what he estimated to be thousands of supporters.
The movement, known for its grassroots mobilisation efforts, has escalated pressure on India's electoral system in recent weeks. The planned march represents one of the largest coordinated demonstrations yet by the youth-led group, which has gained traction among younger Indians frustrated with governance issues.
Organisers are demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner, viewing the official as central to broader concerns about electoral integrity and administration. Despite the wave of detentions, movement leadership indicated they would not be deterred from holding the protest, underscoring the determination of supporters to voice their grievances through street demonstrations.
The situation reflects growing tensions between youth activism and state authorities in India, with mass arrests becoming an increasingly common response to large-scale protests. Saturday's demonstration is expected to draw significant numbers given the movement's expansion across multiple cities and demographic groups.