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India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief

NPR News·October 10, 2026·1 min read

Indian authorities in New Delhi detained thousands of protesters planning a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, part of a major security crackdown. The arrests come as public anger grows against Modi and the election chief, with youth protests intensifying across the country. Officials have not disclosed the total number of detainees or the duration of their custody.

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