Sonam Wangchuk: Cockroach Janta Party to hold protest march to parliament
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is organizing a protest march to the Indian parliament to demand education reforms following widespread exam irregularities. Despite police restrictions and the hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk, protesters remain committed to their demonstration against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing public frustration with India's education system and the government's handling of exam integrity.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, 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.
Image source, Geeta Pandey Image caption, Some protesters carried plastic roses as a peace offering
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