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• Protesters from the CJP continued their "cockroach" march from Jantar Mantar toward the Indian parliament following a violent police crackdown on Monday. • The clashes resulted in significant casualties, with at least 60 protesters and 118 police officers reported injured during the unrest. • The ongoing demonstrations highlight escalating tensions between activists and law enforcement over civil liberties and government policy in Delhi.

• The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is conducting a peaceful agitation at Jantar Mantar, clarifying that no other protests have been called for. • In a separate development, political leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were released following their detention. • Dharmendra Pradhan has criticized the Congress party, accusing them of creating a "political spectacle" through these events.

• Indian police used teargas and batons to violently suppress protests aimed at demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The crackdown targeted demonstrators attempting to march toward parliament, leading to widespread criticism of the police's brutal tactics. • The events highlight escalating tensions between the Indian government and critics over various political and social grievances.

• Supporters of the self-named Cockroach Janta Party clashed with police in India while demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. • The confrontation resulted in nearly 60 protesters being injured, leading the group to announce they will not march again to prevent further harm to youth. • ACLED analyst Pearl Pandya warned that government crackdowns against peaceful protesters on this widespread issue may only serve to fuel public anger.

• The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has canceled all future marches to Parliament following violent clashes between protesters and the Delhi Police. • Despite halting the marches, the group stated it will continue its fight and protests to demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. • The unrest stems from widespread youth anger regarding frequent exam leaks and a lack of employment opportunities.