Why have India’s Gen Z protesters called for a march to parliament?
Summary
Thousands of mostly young protesters in New Delhi are marching to India’s Parliament to demand the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the education minister. The protests began after scandals involving leaked exam papers and test cancellations caused outrage, especially among students.Key Facts
- The protest movement is called the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), led mainly by young Indians identifying as “cockroaches” criticizing the government.
- The movement started after a top judge compared government critics and unemployed youth to “cockroaches” and “parasites.”
- Abhijeet Dipke, founder of CJP, is urging supporters to march to Parliament during the monsoon session.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed by police from the protest site during a hunger strike supporting the movement.
- The protesters demand reforms of India’s exam system and compensation for families of students who died by suicide after exam paper leaks.
- The protests are happening at Jantar Mantar, a popular protest site near Parliament in New Delhi.
- The movement grew after controversies like exam paper leaks, technical problems, and canceled tests in India’s education system.
- India has the world’s largest Gen Z population, facing issues such as unemployment, inequality, and political frustrations.
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