Police arrest Indian opposition leader Gandhi as protests continue to grow
Summary
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was arrested during protests against the government's handling of a student-led movement demanding education reform. The protests, called the "Cockroach" movement, continued despite police using force and detaining multiple activists.Key Facts
- Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders were detained during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.
- The protests began as a student movement but have grown to include professionals and families.
- Police responded with tear gas, canes, and batons, injuring nearly 180 people including protesters and security personnel.
- Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam system failures.
- The "Cockroach" movement started as a response to a Supreme Court judge calling India’s youth "cockroaches."
- Prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike became a symbol of the protests before police took him to a hospital.
- Protesters remain determined to continue until their demands are met despite the crackdown.
- Gandhi publicly called for the resignation of Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Education Minister.
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