India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
Summary
Thousands of young people are protesting in Delhi, India, demanding changes in education and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protests continued despite police using force, and opposition leaders joined in, calling for government accountability after a harsh police crackdown.Key Facts
- The protests are led by a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), inspired by a controversial remark made by India’s chief justice.
- Protesters want education reforms and the resignation of Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Police used batons and tear gas, injuring at least 60 people during the protests.
- Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, joined the protests and marched to Prime Minister Modi’s house.
- Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members were briefly detained by the police during their protests.
- The Congress party says the government refused to allow a debate on education reforms in parliament.
- Minister Pradhan accused the Congress of using students for political gain and said the government is committed to education reforms.
- Protesters remain at the main protest site, Jantar Mantar, with a continuous sit-in despite the police dismantling their stage and tents.
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