education reforms
Coverage of education reforms in the Nexus archive.
- 'We won't stop': India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns
India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement pledged to continue protests until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, following violent clashes in New Delhi where 180 people were injured. The protests, demanding examination reforms, gained significant social media traction and marked one of the largest street rallies in Delhi in five years.
- Indian police shift Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike to hospital against his wish
Indian police forcibly moved environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital against his wishes after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, associated with the Cockroach Janata Party, is advocating for education reforms, and his family criticized authorities for a lack of transparency and trust.
- Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days taken to hospital
An Indian activist on a 20-day hunger strike protesting the country's examination system was forcibly taken to hospital by police. The incident has sparked widespread attention and renewed debate over education reforms and the handling of public protests.
- Timely reforms essential to improve quality of education: Suresh Gopi
Union Minister Suresh Gopi emphasized the need for timely reforms to improve education quality. He inaugurated the Bhavan’s S. Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence.
- Hopes and fears compete as Delhi students join CJP protest for education reforms
Delhi students have joined the CJP protest demanding education reforms, with student organizations supporting the call for the Education Minister's resignation. However, they are cautious about fully endorsing the CJP due to concerns about its associations with the AAP and the broader objectives of the movement.