Save Our Future: Students Confront Police at Jantar Mantar Protest
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Students and young protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party continued their demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demanding sweeping reforms to India’s examination system and accountability over alleged irregularities affecting millions of aspirants.
The youth-led movement has drawn attention to reported paper leaks, unemployment and what protesters describe as repeated institutional failures that have placed students’ futures at risk. Demonstrators carried placards calling for justice, transparency and protection of their right to peaceful dissent. (The New Indian Express)
Protesters and Police Face Off
Tensions escalated when protesters attempted to march towards Parliament despite police restrictions. Delhi Police said the proposed march had not received permission and warned against unauthorised gatherings. (The Times of India)
Police later used barricades, tear gas and batons as clashes broke out near the protest site. Reports said students, protesters and police personnel were among those injured. Police alleged that some demonstrators behaved violently and damaged public property, while protest organisers accused authorities of using excessive force against young people. (Al Jazeera)
Students Demand Responsibility
The CJP is demanding major examination reforms, accountability over the alleged exam-paper leak crisis and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protesters argue that repeated examination failures have affected students’ education, careers and mental well-being. Movement leaders say they want concrete action rather than verbal assurances from the government. (Reuters)
Movement to Continue
Although CJP leaders said they would avoid another Parliament march to prevent further injuries, they maintained that the protest at Jantar Mantar would continue.
The movement has received support from students, civil-society groups, members of the Indian diaspora and several public figures who have urged the government to listen to young people and implement transparent reforms. (AP News)
The confrontation has now become a wider debate about student rights, democratic dissent and the need for an education system that protects merit, fairness and the future of India’s youth.
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