Supreme Court chief justice
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- Police fire tear gas at India’s Cockroach movement supporters as they attempt a march to Parliament
Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons to disperse supporters of India’s Cockroach movement during an unauthorized march to Parliament, where they demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, which originated from a Supreme Court chief justice’s comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a youth-led campaign over leaked entrance exams and education system reforms.
- India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament
Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach movement attempted a march to India's Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms, despite police blocking the protest. The movement emerged after a Supreme Court comment likened unemployed youth to cockroaches and has gained momentum due to exam leaks and student suicides.