Bruises, bare feet, unwavering resolve: Voices from Jantar Mantar protest
Students protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi are facing police crackdowns while demanding accountability for exam paper leaks. The report highlights the physical toll on protesters and their continued resolve to advocate for educational reform.
Why it matters
Draws attention to student-led political activism and the intersection of educational integrity and government accountability in India.
NEW DELHI: The protest site at Jantar Mantar was full by 11 Tuesday morning. This time, after the police action, there was determination among the protesters to stay put. No one spoke about leaving.Jigmay Chingze Khangpa (26), who came from Himachal Pradesh, sat under a tent while it rained. There was a tattoo on his leg that said: “Only fear God”. There was another mark, too -- a bruise from Monday’s police lathicharge. “They (the police) trapped us in the streets, although we were doing nothing. We were just speaking up for the collective future of students, including their children,” he said.Around Khangpa, volunteers ferried food sent by countless donors. Some helped students nursing bruises, while others formed a human chain to prevent the gathering from spilling on to the road.
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