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Indian police briefly detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday during protests in New Delhi calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation, in solidarity with a new youth-led movement known as the Cockroach Janta party (CJP). The protests, which have rocked the Indian capital for a second day, demand changes to the country’s education system and the resignation of the education minister following repeated testing scandals.
Thousands of young protesters took to the streets under the banner of the Cockroach Party, with many in their late teens and early 20s. The demonstrations follow a large protest on Monday that called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. Police used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd, resulting in injuries to 60 civilians and 118 police personnel, according to police reports.
Gandhi, the leader of India’s Congress party, staged a sit-in outside Modi’s house on Tuesday afternoon. He stated that Modi must resign “for destroying the future of India’s youth.” Gandhi’s protest came after the Modi government refused to address the students' issues and the alleged brutality against protesters in parliament. “The government doesn’t want to take any accountability, nor does it want to have a debate on it in parliament,” Gandhi said on Tuesday.
Footage showed police forcibly removing Gandhi, holding him by both arms and legs as they pushed through large crowds and into a nearby bus. Chaotic scenes ensued as protesters attempted to board the bus as it sped away. Gandhi shared images of his forced removal by security forces and stated that the demonstration would not stop. His sister Priyanka Gandhi, a senior party strategist, was also briefly detained on Tuesday.
The Cockroach Janta party (CJP) began as an online satirical campaign in May, protesting exam irregularities and the alleged leak of medical entrance exam questions. The movement has gained significant traction among young people frustrated with rising unemployment and exam scandals. The name "Cockroach" was adopted after a senior judge reportedly referred to unemployed youth as "cockroaches" during a hearing.
On Monday, more than 50,000 people took to the streets in protest, marking the capital’s largest demonstrations in five years. Police fired tear gas and charged with batons, while some protesters responded by throwing stones. The protests continued on Tuesday, with thousands gathering in central Delhi, showing no signs of abating.
The Modi government and police have not commented on the use of force against protesters. Opposition parties have condemned the violence, with Gandhi describing the students' demands as legitimate and accusing Modi of being the "most anti-youth prime minister India has ever had."
The protests have highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of education and employment issues, particularly among the youth. The Cockroach Party’s demands include systemic changes to the education system and the resignation of key government officials responsible for the exam scandals.
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