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Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities

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Police used batons to disperse protesters as thousands of people joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march in New Delhi. More than 10,000 protesters braved tear gas and baton charges in their largest challenge yet to PM Modi's government. Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters

India’s riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations. Protesters ran for cover as police in blue riot gear charged at them near the Jantar Mantar protest site. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches.

“We want the government to hear us, not silence us,” said...

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