Cockroach Janta Party to hold protest march to parliament
This article covers the same protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi, focusing on the group's demands for education reform and the government's dismissive response. It details the heavy police presence and the determination of protesters to march despite a lack of official permission.
Why it matters
It underscores the tension between grassroots movements and government authorities regarding systemic issues in public services.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Geeta Pandey Jantar Mantar, Delhi Getty Images Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has said Monday's march will happen as planned Thousands of students, parents, activists and political leaders are set to march to the Indian parliament following a call from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for reforms in the education system.
The protest venue in Delhi is thronging with protesters and several hundred police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed.
Chaos erupted on Saturday when activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk, who was on day 21 of his hunger-strike in CJP's support, was forcibly taken to hospital . He continues fasting there.
The Delhi Police have said that protesters don't have permission for the march but a CJP spokesperson told the BBC that they will go ahead anyway.
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