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India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement has vowed to continue its protests until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, following violent clashes in New Delhi.
The protests, which began on Monday, saw thousands of demonstrators gather in the capital, demanding systemic education reforms and Pradhan's resignation.Over 180 people were injured in clashes between protesters and security forces, including 118 police personnel.
The CJP, a social media-driven movement with millions of followers, has emerged as a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist government.Protesters, many of whom are students, have camped at the Jantar Mantar site, calling for broader educational changes.
The unrest follows a series of examination scandals, including the recent leak of a medical entrance exam paper and issues with the online marking system for high school exams.Critics accuse authorities of using excessive force, while organizers condemn the violence as a crackdown on legitimate dissent.The protests highlight deepening public frustration over job shortages and educational inequities in India's largest democracy.