The Cockroach Jantar Party (CJP) called for a march from Jantar Mantar, where protesters have been camping for a month, but turnout was huge, with thousands turning out on Monday. But the march soon ran into obstacles, with security forces using lassi bombs and tear gas to disperse crowds heading toward parliament.
Aparna Sen Support protesting students
Veteran filmmaker Aparna Sen has joined the chorus of support for the ongoing student protests, siding with young people demanding change. She shared a touching message on Instagram that read, “My name is Aparna Sen. I just want to say that last night I learned from our students what democratic dissent means. I learned from them how to believe in the Constitution and act in accordance with the Constitution. I became like many of us, demoralized, frustrated, frustrated, thinking what was the use of protesting anything. What’s the use of demanding anything we consider to be democratic rights…”She added: “These students gave me a glimmer of hope. They showed me that it can be done. They believed in democratic ways, they protested peacefully, non-violently, in full compliance with the Constitution, and believed that their voices would be heard. It was so touching to me… I just cried last night. I thought to myself how brave, how resilient, how courageous these kids are! What lessons can we learn from them.” All I can think of is wishing them wholeheartedly and saying “shabaash!” We can learn from you, thank you!She mentioned in the caption, “July 20th was an unforgettable night! When we grow tired, our children show us the way. Today, I am angry at the way those defenseless children were beaten! How dare they! How dare they hurt the future of our country? Some of these children will become our future leaders, doctors, scientists, educators and they are unacceptable!” Either now or never. “
delhi police protesters offered conflicting accounts
Protesters at a CJP demonstration in New Delhi on Monday turned violent and violated existing regulations by refusing to leave even after police repeatedly asked them to leave, officials said. Protesters told different stories, saying Delhi police targeted them without reason, leaving many injured. Multiple videos on social media showed police beating students with sticks and using tear gas. Protesters also claimed that they were also attacked by people wearing plain clothes and not wearing police uniforms.
protests and NEET Exam leak allegations
The CJP-led protests, which have been going on for the past two weeks now, are driven by what is wrong with the education system, mainly allegations that NEET exam papers were leaked. social activist Sonam Wangchuk Earlier this month, he joined the movement and launched a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
