India’s youth-led Cockroach movement says it will continue protests after a police crackdown - AP News
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20 Jul, 12:31ZPolice blocked thousands of protesters described as "cockroach" who were marching on India's parliament
First reportAl Jazeera · 20 Jul, 11:34Z
Latest reportAP News · 21 Jul, 08:41Z
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Why it matters
What
The Cockroach movement says it will continue protests in New Delhi after police used tear gas and batons to disperse a march.
Why
Supporters accuse education and exam-system failures and want Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign; Amnesty said the crackdown suppressed peaceful dissent.
Watch
Hundreds remain camped at Jantar Mantar under heavy police presence as Monday’s injuries are reported.
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Summary
- Cockroach Janta Party supporters in New Delhi demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over exam leaks.
- Police used tear gas and baton-charged protesters Monday as they tried breaching security barricades to march Parliament.
- The main crowd gathered at Jantar Mantar, about 2km from Parliament, with students, professionals, and families present.
- CJP began in May after the Supreme Court chief justice compared unemployed youth with “cockroaches” in another hearing.
- Protesters cite NEET entrance exam irregularities, seeking exam reforms and compensation for suicide deaths.
Summary
- Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters marched toward India’s parliament despite a police ban.
- Police used barricades, triggering scuffles and injuries reported during attempts to push through.
- The protests gained momentum after police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on day 21.
- Tens of thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar in central Delhi, even as heavy rain fell Monday.
- Authorities suspended mobile internet in parts of central Delhi amid tensions and repeated adjournments in parliament.
Summary
- Supporters of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement faced police batons and tear gas in New Delhi.
- Protesters tried to march to Parliament demanding the education minister’s resignation on July 20, 2026.
- The Cockroach Janta Party emerged in May after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed youth to “cockroaches.”
- Leaks of exam papers crucial to young people’s futures sparked widespread public anger and fueled the movement.
- Senior officials have taken a hard line as the movement gained political weight and called for reforms.
Summary
- Supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement plan to continue protesting in New Delhi.
- Police used tear gas and batons to disperse thousands trying to march toward Parliament on Monday.
- Hundreds remain camped at Jantar Mantar under heavy police presence after police injuries were reported.
- Protesters demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over alleged education and exam-system failures.
- Amnesty International called the police action suppression of peaceful dissent in India.