India's opposition leader calls for Modi to step down as youth-led 'Cockroach' protests press on
Summary
India's opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi resign, blaming him for harming the future of young people. Youth-led protests called the "Cockroach movement" continued in New Delhi, opposing education policies and calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, despite police using tear gas and batons to break up marches.Key Facts
- Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition Congress Party, called for Modi to step down due to his handling of youth and education issues.
- The Cockroach movement is a youth-led protest group demanding education reforms and the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Protests in New Delhi saw clashes with police, with about 60 protesters and over 100 police officers reported injured.
- Police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators marching towards the Indian parliament.
- Hundreds of protesters remained camped at Jantar Mantar site, continuing their demands.
- The Cockroach Janta Party has gained millions of followers on social media since its start in May.
- Protest leaders and participants condemned police violence and vowed to continue their demonstrations.
- Rahul Gandhi and other opposition lawmakers held a sit-in protest outside Modi’s residence, some tying zip ties on their wrists as a symbol.
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