In brief
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) drew tens of thousands to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar after a police ban, sparking violent clashes that left many protesters and officers wounded. Opposition leaders condemned the brutality and urged accountability, while the CJP’s founder apologized for the destruction but reaffirmed demands for systemic education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest has grown into a significant political movement, gaining national attention amid reports of exam paper leaks.
Thousands gathered in Delhi a day after a police crackdown on supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth‑led movement demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Despite a ban, tens of thousands marched toward parliament. Police used batons and tear gas, injuring at least 60 protesters, while 118 officers were reported wounded. Seventy demonstrators were detained.
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, criticized the violence, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi anti‑youth. The movement, though not a registered party, has emerged as a potent voice against the government.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke issued a statement apologizing for the brutality, noting that an injured supporter is in critical condition. The group remains determined to secure an overhaul of India’s education system amid reported exam paper leaks.
Images from the march depict police confronting protesters with sticks and tear gas, and wounded individuals being carried to hospitals.
