India’s Cockroach protests: Rahul Gandhi detained after calling for PM Modi to resign
Summary
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was arrested by police during large youth-led protests in Delhi, where demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation over education scandals. The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have attracted thousands of young people calling for government accountability and changes in the education system.Key Facts
- Rahul Gandhi, leader of India’s Congress party, called for Modi to resign and was detained during protests in Delhi.
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a new youth-led political group demanding education reforms and the resignation of the education minister.
- More than 50,000 mostly young protesters took to the streets, with demonstrations continuing into a second day.
- Police used teargas and batons to disperse crowds; dozens of civilians and police were injured.
- Protesters claim hundreds were hurt, including one in intensive care on ventilators.
- Demonstrators gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and vowed to continue until their demands are met.
- Parliament was adjourned after opposition called for debate on alleged police brutality against students.
- The education-related protests started after repeated exam scandals and a major re-examination under heavy security.
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