India Exam Protests
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Thousands of youth protesters in India marched on parliament demanding the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks. Clashes erupted with police, who used tear gas and batons to disperse the crowds. Leaders of the 'cockroach movement' state the minister has promised talks on their demands.
India’s ‘cockroach movement’ leaders say minister promises talks on demands
Thousands of Indian youth, frustrated by widespread exam paper leaks and alleged corruption in education, marched on parliament Monday. The protest, led by the "Cockroach Janta Party" movement, is the most significant public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government since he began his third term. The demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan,…
Delhi erupts as protesters clash with police over exam irregularities
New Delhi transformed into a battlefield as tens of thousands of protesters clashed with police during a march towards Parliament, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Prad…
Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Thousands of protesters, calling themselves the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP), defied a police ban in Delhi on Monday, attempting to march on India's parliament. The youth-led movement seeks education…
Hundreds protest in Delhi demanding statehood for Indian Kashmir
Hundreds of people, led by Indian Kashmir's chief minister, protested in Delhi on Monday, demanding the restoration of statehood for the region. Seven years after it was turned into a federal territor…
Indian police fire tear gas, baton charge exam protesters
Indian police deployed tear gas and batons against protesters in New Delhi as they attempted to march on parliament, demanding the education minister's resignation over widespread exam irregularities.…
Police cane 'Cockroach' movement youth protesters marching to parliament in New Delhi
Police in New Delhi used batons on protesters from the youth-led 'Cockroach' movement Monday as they attempted to march on parliament, despite authorities denying permission for the demonstration. The…
'Cockroach Party' Challenges India's Prime Minister; Protests Ignite Over Exam Scandals
Thousands of protesters in Delhi demanded the resignation of the education minister and reforms to the examination system, with some calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step down. The Associat…
India’s ‘cockroach movement’ leaders say minister promises talks on demands
Thousands of protesters marched on India's parliament on Monday, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged corruption and leaks in national entrance exams. The yo…
Activist Sonam Wangchuk becomes face of India's Gen Z protest movement
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent figure known for his work in Ladakh, has emerged as the face of a Gen Z movement demanding the resignation of India's education minister. The protests stem …