India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown
Summary
Thousands of young protesters in Delhi continue to demand education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a police crackdown. Police used batons and tear gas to disperse protesters, causing injuries on both sides, and detained many people while the government held limited talks with protest leaders.Key Facts
- The protest is led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth movement seeking education changes and the resignation of the Education Minister.
- Police used force including batons and tear gas on protesters, injuring at least 60 demonstrators and 118 police personnel.
- About 70 protesters were detained during the clashes.
- The CJP was inspired by a remark from India's chief justice, who called some young people "cockroaches," which sparked outrage.
- The movement has grown large enough to gather tens of thousands of people, despite not being an official political party.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protests and began a hunger strike but was removed by police and taken to hospital.
- Opposition leaders and public figures support the protesters and have criticized the government’s response.
- A government minister met some protest leaders but no clear promises or solutions resulted from the talks.
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