India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators
Protesters returned to Jantar Mantar after police used tear gas and batons, and leaders said 150 people were hospitalized in Monday’s clashes.
- On Monday, Gen-Z protesters marched toward Parliament in Delhi demanding national exam system reforms, facing tear gas and police violence during one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.
- Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the Cockroach Janta Party organized the movement over allegations that medical school entrance exam papers were leaked, while activist Sonam Wangchuk launched a hunger strike supporting the protesters.
- About 150 protesters were hospitalized following Monday's violence, while Delhi Police reported 118 officers injured. "Police in civilian dress hit me with batons while I was just standing," said protester John Talwar.
- On Tuesday, protesters returned to Jantar Mantar to rebuild their camp after police demolished it, as opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained for staging a sit-in outside Modi's residence calling for his resignation.
- Despite an official message stating the leader is committed to preventing paper leaks, Modi has not publicly responded to the protesters' demands, and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also has yet to comment.
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