CJP protest: The youth movement India’s Modi did not anticipate
Tens of thousands joined CJP's youth-led march on India's parliament over exam paper leaks; police used tear gas and baton charges.
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Key points
- Thousands of protesters camped on streets in New Delhi, defying new restrictions on Thursday.
- Police used tear gas and batons during overnight clashes, the second confrontation this week.
- On Monday, protesters marched toward Parliament, but police dispersed them with tear gas and batons.
- Modi announced fast-track courts for exam paper leak cases, addressing the issue publicly for first time.
- Cockroach protests began in May as online satire, moved to streets in June, growing after Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike.
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“CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming”
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Tens of thousands joined CJP's youth-led march on India's parliament over exam paper leaks; police used tear gas and baton charges.