Thousands of Cockroach party protesters defy police by marching in Delhi
Summary
Thousands of protesters, mainly students and young people, marched in Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s education minister after a leaked medical exam affected millions of students. Despite police bans, roadblocks, and force, the large crowd gathered, calling for changes in education and criticizing the government.Key Facts
- The protest took place in Delhi, India’s capital, with many participants being students and young people.
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to a leaked medical entrance exam.
- The leaked exam affected over 2 million students competing for about 130,000 medical school places, causing the exam to be canceled and rescheduled.
- The exam leak has been linked to more than 20 student suicides.
- Police banned the march, blocked roads, and used batons and tear gas against protesters.
- The protesters are part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led political movement that started as satire but grew quickly.
- Government officials initially called protesters “terrorists” but later agreed to a brief meeting to discuss demands.
- Opposition politicians criticized the police response to the protests.
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