How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?
Summary
The Indian government responded to large protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule by arresting many young protesters and using police force. After the Supreme Court ordered the release of minors, some arrested protesters were freed, but authorities continue to monitor and take action against social media accounts criticizing the government.Key Facts
- Protests began in June at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over leaked medical exam papers and called for education reforms.
- Hundreds of protesters, including those under 18, were arrested in states ruled by Modi’s BJP party.
- India’s Supreme Court ordered the release of all arrested minors involved in the protests.
- Several states, including West Bengal, Maharashtra, Bihar, Assam, and Delhi, stopped actions against protesters and planned to withdraw cases.
- Police used tear gas, batons, and pellet guns against protesters in New Delhi and other places.
- There are reports that the government used AI surveillance to track protesters, leading to legal challenges.
- Police filed complaints against social media posts they say insult constitutional leaders and requested user data from the platform X (formerly Twitter).
- The protests caused Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, which is seen as a rare setback for Modi.
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