Opposition leader Gandhi demands India PM's resignation over protest crackdown
Summary
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign after police clashed with student protesters demanding education reforms in New Delhi. The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, focused on removing the Education Minister and improving the education system.Key Facts
- Rahul Gandhi demanded PM Modi's resignation for the police crackdown on student protests.
- Police injured about 60 protesters; protesters also injured at least 118 police officers in clashes.
- The protests were triggered by calls to remove Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) started online in May and has gained millions of followers.
- Protesters have camped at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar site, continuing to press for education reforms.
- The protests follow scandals involving leaked exam papers affecting millions of medical and high school students.
- Parliament was adjourned after opposition demanded debate on police actions against protesters.
- The government arrested some people linked to exam paper leaks and plans a "foolproof system" to prevent future cheating.
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