Protests in New Delhi: What's Happening?

Protests are happening in New Delhi.

It is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:54 pm.

It is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:04 pm.

Many protesters are marching to India's parliament to ask for the education minister to quit.

Police used batons and tear gas on protesters, and some protesters threw stones.

The Cockroach movement is a big challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

What is the Cockroach Janta Party and why are people protesting?

What is the Cockroach Party?

The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke but got many supporters on social media.

The party's name is a response to a judge's comment about 'parasites' attacking institutions.

The judge said some young people are like cockroaches who can't get jobs.

He later said he didn't mean to insult India's youth.

The party's name also makes fun of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.

A funny political party in India got many supporters in a short time, and politicians are noticing.

The party's founder said the party's rise was not planned.

Experts say the party's popularity shows young Indians are frustrated with corruption and joblessness.

The party's founder said young people are very frustrated.

Some protesters wore cockroach masks.

What are the protests about?

The protests are about a scandal with India's National Eligibility Entrance Test.

The party says the test scandal shows corruption in education.

Some students who had to retake the test killed themselves.

The party's founder and supporters are protesting to ask for the education minister to quit.

An activist joined the protest and started a hunger strike.

The activist was taken to the hospital by court order because his health was getting worse.

When the activist was taken to the hospital, the party's founder said he would start a hunger strike.

The party's founder said police used force when taking the activist to the hospital.

A police officer said the activist was taken to the hospital for medical reasons.

Many supporters went to New Delhi to protest.

The party's founder and the activist's wife spoke to supporters before the protest.

What happened during the protests?

Many police and paramilitary personnel were at the protest to stop protesters.

Delhi Police said the protest was not allowed and they needed to keep order.

A funny political party in India got many supporters in a short time, and politicians are noticing.

TV showed police using batons on protesters, but police said they handled the protest professionally.

Some protesters threw stones at police, and police used tear gas.

Protesters chanted for the education minister to quit.

Police were accused of being too violent during the protests.

The party's spokesperson said police were violent to peaceful protesters.

An Amnesty International official said the protest showed how peaceful dissent is being suppressed in India.

The official said police used too much force and blocked protesters from reaching parliament.

Many people were hurt during the protests, including police and protesters.

Delhi Police said many security personnel and protesters were hurt.

Some protesters were detained and will face legal action.

A protester said police beat them and damaged their protest site.

Protesters want the education minister to quit.

Supporters of the party continued to gather on Tuesday.

What happens next?

A health minister met with party leaders to discuss their demands.

The party's demands include the release of the activist and compensation for students who died.

The health minister said party leaders gave him a memo after talking.

The health minister asked protesters to end their sit-in and restore order.

On Tuesday, some protesters gathered at a protest site, chanting slogans.

The party has stopped the protests.

The party's founder said they will not march again because police will hurt protesters.

Analysts say the protests show discontent among young Indians that could challenge the government.

An analyst said the issue affects everyone and could make people angrier if the government cracks down.

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