India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown
Protests in Delhi continue following a violent police crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party, a youth movement demanding education reform. Opposition leaders have condemned the government's use of force and are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Home Minister.
Why it matters
The unrest highlights growing political polarization and youth dissatisfaction with the current Indian administration's handling of unemployment and education.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Geeta Pandey Jantar Mantar, Delhi Watch: Crowds gather at 'cockroach' protest site a day after crackdown in India Thousands have gathered again in the Indian capital Delhi a day after a police crackdown on supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led movement seeking education reforms and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Tens of thousands of young men and women had turned up for Monday's protest and tried to march on parliament, defying a police ban.
Central Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence, with at least 60 protesters wounded when police used batons and tear gas on them. Policemen also tore down the stage and makeshift tents at the main protest venue.
Police said 118 of their personnel were also injured and 70 protesters have been detained.
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