led 'cockroach' movement caned by police in attempt to march on parliament
Thousands of protesters from the youth-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' marched on the Indian parliament to demand the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks. Police used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd, marking a significant escalation in public opposition to the government.
Why it matters
The movement represents a major youth-driven challenge to the current administration's handling of national education and public accountability.
Thousands of protesters have gathered in New Delhi to march on parliament and demand the resignation of India's education minister.
Protesters were caned by police, who denied permission for the protest.
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement began after national medical school entrance test papers were leaked in May, and has garnered millions of supporters on social media.
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Thousands of protesters gathered in New Delhi on Monday to demand the resignation of the country's education minister as part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, sparked by leaked medical school entrance test papers.
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