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Thousands of young protesters have massed at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and tried to march on parliament after activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to hospital during a hunger strike. The Cockroach Janta Party is demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation after exam paper leaks forced millions to retake tests and were linked to student suicides.
Protesters are gathering in New Delhi as police prohibit larger assemblies ahead of Parliament’s opening. Sonam Wangchuk, a hunger-striking activist, has been moved to hospital after medical conditions deteriorated; supporters vow to press ahead with a march to Parliament while authorities maintain security and restrict gatherings.
Protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have intensified in New Delhi after a Monday clash left dozens injured. Opposition leaders have joined the demonstrations, criticizing the government for limiting parliamentary debate. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has mobilised thousands online and on the streets, with protests continuing at Jantar Mantar as parliament adjourns.