India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi have escalated following a violent police crackdown on demonstrators demanding education reform. The movement, which began as a satirical response to judicial comments, has gained significant momentum and public support.
Why it matters
The movement represents a growing wave of youth-led political dissent against the current Indian administration's education policies.
Police used batons and tear gas to disperse protesters./SCREENGRAB
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 the 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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