Students protest against Delhi lockdown and march to India’s parliament

Eighteen-year-old Anshuka Ruth Das joined thousands of protesters in New Delhi to demand reforms in India’s education system and accountability for alleged corruption in national examinations. The demonstration, organized by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, follows a scandal linked to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, which has led to student suicides and widespread unrest. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd, prompting concerns over the government’s handling of the protests.

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