India's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
Summary
Thousands of young people and supporters in India are protesting for changes in the education system and government responsibility. Police used tear gas and force to stop the march near Parliament, but many protesters, including professionals and families, continue to demonstrate in New Delhi asking for the resignation of the Education Minister.Key Facts
- The Cockroach movement started two months ago after a Supreme Court judge called India’s youth "cockroaches."
- Thousands marched toward Parliament and faced police tear gas and beatings.
- Protesters are camping at Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign.
- Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress lawmakers supported the protests with a sit-in outside Prime Minister Modi’s home but were removed by police.
- Hundreds of people were injured, including protesters and security personnel.
- The government held talks with protest leaders, but no agreement was reached.
- The movement gained more support after police forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike.
- Amnesty International criticized the police actions, saying peaceful protests are being suppressed in India.
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