India's Youth Rise Up: 'Cockroach' Protests Intensify Against Modi's Government

A wave of protests has swept India, with thousands of young people gathering in the capital city of Delhi to demand education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led movement, has been at the forefront of the protests, which have drawn support from opposition parties and other groups. Despite heavy rains and police crackdowns, the protesters have refused to back down, maintaining a round-the-clock sit-in at Jantar Mantar, a historic observatory in Delhi. The movement gained momentum after India's main opposition Congress party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, joined the protests and were detained by police. The CJP's demands include education reforms and the resignation of Pradhan, who has been criticized for his handling of the education sector. The protests have also sparked a national debate about the government's response to the demands of young people, with many calling for greater accountability and reform. As the protests continue to grow, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the demands of the CJP and the thousands of young people who are calling for change.