Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities
The CJP supporters want the education minister to resign over exam irregularities such as question paper leaks and technical glitches
Protesters ran for cover as police in blue riot gear charged at them near the Jantar Mantar protest site.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. “We want the government to hear us, not silence us,” said student K.M. Gulshan, 19.
“The government had reached out for talks in the morning. Our demands are clear. The youth have gathered in huge numbers,” he said.
The protest comes after prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to hospital on Saturday, bringing an abrupt end to his hunger strike in support of youths and the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement.