Photos: Police fire tear gas at India’s Cockroach movement supporters
Summary
Thousands of supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement clashed with police in New Delhi while trying to march to Parliament. The protesters demand the education minister’s resignation and changes to the exam system after repeated cheating scandals in important medical and government job tests.Key Facts
- The Cockroach movement started after India’s Supreme Court chief justice called some unemployed youth “cockroaches.”
- Supporters turned the term “cockroach” into a satirical movement with millions following it on social media.
- Protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar, a park near India’s Parliament, demanding reforms and compensation for families of students who died by suicide after exam leaks.
- Police used tear gas and batons to stop the crowd from breaking security barriers.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a hunger strike, was taken to hospital by police.
- The protest includes students, professionals, and families with children.
- The movement has spread to universities and cities beyond New Delhi.
- Demonstrators want Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign over exam cheating scandals.
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