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Tag: Student Protests

India Suspends Policeman After AK-47 Fired During Student Protest in Bihar

Indian authorities have suspended a police constable after he fired an AK-47 assault rifle into the air while attempting to disperse student protesters in Bihar, adding fresh controversy to the nationwide demonstrations that recently forced the resignation of the country’s education minister. _x000D_ Officials acknowledged that the use of the military-style weapon against student protesters… Continue reading India Suspends Policeman After AK-47 Fired During Student Protest in Bihar

Modi’s Education Minister Resigns After Student Protest Movement Claims Victory

India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following days of nationwide demonstrations over alleged examination paper leaks, handing a major victory to student protesters whose movement had grown into one of the biggest political challenges for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent years. _x000D_ Celebrations broke out at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where… Continue reading Modi’s Education Minister Resigns After Student Protest Movement Claims Victory

Indian Government Seeks More Time as Youth Protesters Demand Education Minister’s Resignation

Supporters of India's Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)

India’s youth-led protest movement has intensified after the government requested additional time to respond to demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a series of controversial exam paper leaks. _x000D_ The discussions took place on Friday between senior government ministers and representatives of the rapidly growing youth movement, offering a possible opportunity… Continue reading Indian Government Seeks More Time as Youth Protesters Demand Education Minister’s Resignation