India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement halts marches after police violence
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This article describes a youth-led protest movement in India called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding accountability from the government after a major exam leak led to student suicides. Protesters say police responded violently to their march, using tear gas and batons, while the government has not explained its actions. The piece highlights injuries, arrests, and public figures supporting the protesters, including opposition leaders and activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was hospitalized during a hunger strike.
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