‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Summary
Thousands of young people protested near India’s parliament in New Delhi, demanding changes to the education system and action after cheating scandals in national medical entrance exams. The government responded with strong police measures, including tear gas and arrests, to stop the protests amid lockdown restrictions.Key Facts
- The protest was organized by a new youth group called the Cockroach People’s Party (CJP) in response to exam cheating scandals.
- The scandal involved leak allegations in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test used for medical college admissions.
- Some 12 students reportedly died by suicide linked to stress from the exam leaks and retests.
- Police closed metro stations, blocked roads, and limited internet access in central New Delhi during the protests.
- Police used batons ("lathis") and tear gas to disperse protesters marching toward parliament.
- Several protesters were injured and detained during clashes with police.
- Veteran activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a hunger strike with the protesters, was forcibly removed by police and hospitalized.
- The movement has grown quickly on social media and challenges Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
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