‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown
Summary
Thousands of Indian students protested in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after exam scandals. The police used tear gas and force to disperse the crowd, injuring over 100 students, but the protesters vowed to continue their demonstrations.Key Facts
- The protests took place in the center of New Delhi near Parliament Street and Connaught Place.
- Police cracked down on thousands of mainly student protesters with tear gas and force.
- More than 100 students were injured during the police action.
- The protests began after exam papers were leaked and students faced unfair grading in entrance exams.
- Over 20 students have died by suicide, many linked to the exam problems.
- The prime minister, Narendra Modi, has not addressed the protests directly.
- Student leaders said they will keep protesting until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed by police and detained in a hospital, which his supporters call illegal.
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