Cockroach Janta Party founder freed after detention in Delhi
Abhijeet Dipke walked out of court after being held on arrival in the capital, and he immediately criticised Prime Minister Modi.
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What happened
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was released in New Delhi on Sunday after being detained upon arrival in the city on Saturday. Other leaders detained with him were also freed. After his release, Dipke called Modi an embarrassment and the biggest coward the country has seen.
Why it matters
Delhi is bracing for more protests at Jantar Mantar, according to the reports.
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