India tightens security in New Delhi ahead of 'Cockroach' movement's rally

Indian authorities have increased security in New Delhi and closed a central park ahead of a flag-waving protest by the youth "Cockroach" movementNEW DELHI -- Indian authorities increased security in the capital and closed a central New Delhi park on Friday ahead of a flag-waving protest called by the youth “Cockroach” movement demanding the resignation of India’s election chief.Protests by the youth and opposition parties have intensified over an ongoing review of voter lists that has removed more than 130 million names since last year. Critics say the exercise is politically motivated, threatens to disenfranchise millions more, and has disproportionately affected minorities, particularly Muslims. They have demanded the resignation of election chief Gyanesh Kumar.The Election Commission and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration deny the allegations and say the revision is intended to remove duplicate and ineligible entries.Friday's protest is part of a growing campaign that has put Modi’s government under pressure and comes a week after a police crackdown on protesters in New Delhi.Modi has not publicly commented on the protests. Some of his party leaders have dismissed th...