India youth movement agrees to talk but insists protests will continue
Summary
India’s government has extended a mobile internet shutdown in New Delhi amid large protests led by young people demanding education reforms. Leaders of the youth “Cockroach” movement agreed to meet with officials but said their protests will keep going.Key Facts
- The protests are led by a youth group called the “Cockroach” movement.
- The government extended the mobile internet shutdown in New Delhi to control the protests.
- The protests are focused on issues with India’s education system, including exam irregularities.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike during the protests.
- Talks between youth leaders and government officials are scheduled to try to solve the standoff.
- Public anger has grown due to scandals related to the education system.
- The movement has spread to other cities like Mumbai.
- Police have been accused of harsh treatment of peaceful protesters.
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