NEW DELHI: Police used batons to disperse protesters after members of India’s youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) attempted to march toward Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms to the country’s education system.
The party staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, calling for sweeping educational reforms and the resignation of the federal education minister.
Before the demonstrators could proceed toward Parliament, Delhi Police launched a baton charge to disperse the crowd. Reports also indicated that internet services were suspended in parts of the city amid heightened security.
Meanwhile, leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) met with Health Minister J.P. Nadda, during which they presented their demands.
According to a statement posted by the party on social media platform X, the health minister assured the delegation that their concerns would be conveyed to the appropriate authorities at the highest level.
The protest highlights growing demands among sections of Indian youth for changes in the country’s education policies and increased government accountability.
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