Police fire tear gas, batons at thousands protesting Modi, education minister in Delhi
NEW DELHI — Thousands of protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took to the streets of New Delhi on Monday, demanding the resignation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The police responded with batons and tear gas to prevent the demonstrators from marching to the parliament building.
The protests, which began early Monday, saw around 10,000 people gathering in the center of the capital. The demonstrators, predominantly youth, are angry over alleged corruption in the education system and a recent scandal involving leaked exam papers for medical school admissions.
The police set up barricades and used force to prevent the protesters from reaching the parliament. According to reports, there were injuries on both sides. The police justified their actions by citing security concerns for the ongoing parliament session.
The CJP, which started as a satirical youth platform, has gained significant traction in recent months. The name "Cockroach" comes from a comment by a senior Indian judge who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. The movement has been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing the government of corruption and betrayal.
The government had banned the protest march, but the protesters defied the ban. The CJP criticized the police's use of force, stating, "Is this a war zone? Why is the police using tear gas to attack peaceful protesters? First, your government ignored this protest for a month, and now, when we protest peacefully, your government attacks us. Why?"
The protests have gained momentum following the hospitalization of a hunger-striking social activist, Sonam Wangchuk, who was forcibly moved to a hospital against his will. This incident has further galvanized the protesters, with solidarity demonstrations reported in cities like Mumbai and Jaipur.
The CJP has been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over allegations of corruption in the education system. The movement has been growing, with more people joining the protests in recent days.
The government has not yet responded to the protesters' demands, but the protests show no signs of abating. The CJP has vowed to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met.
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