India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown
Protests in Delhi by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have intensified following a violent police crackdown that left dozens injured. The youth-led movement is demanding education reforms and the resignation of the Education Minister.
Why it matters
The movement represents a growing wave of youth-led political activism in India, challenging the government on issues of unemployment and education policy.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Police used batons and tear gas to disperse protesters
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.
Image source, EPA/Shutterstock Image caption, Many protesters told the BBC that even women were not spared
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