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 student K.M. Gulshan, 19.
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Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities
In New Delhi on Monday, Indian riot police used batons to disperse protesters attempting to march to parliament. The demonstration, which took place near the Jantar Mantar protest site, was organized to protest irregularities in major examinations.
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In New Delhi on Monday, Indian riot police used batons to disperse protesters attempting to march to parliament. The demonstration, which took place near the Jantar Mantar protest site, was organized to protest irregularities in major examinations. Protesters sought cover as police in riot gear advanced. The demonstrators are calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to issues such as question paper leaks and technical glitches. One student stated their desire for the government to listen to their concerns rather than suppress them.
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