Las protestas juveniles en India toman la capital pese al cerco policial

Resumen: Miles de jóvenes mantienen una sentada en Nueva Delhi mientras la policía endurece la represión contra un movimiento que desafía al gobierno de Narendra Modi.

Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi and Mumbai on Thursday, defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength for a movement that has become one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. (AP video by Shonal Ganguly and Rafiq Maqbool) 2 of 5 | A protestor sits on the hood of a police car during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) 3 of 5 | Rhiya Ahir, a model, blocks a police van carrying detained protesters during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashish Vaishnav) 4 of 5 | A protestor holds a piece of paper with “Democracy?” written on it during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) 5 of 5 | Protesters shout slogans as they carry posters asking for the resignation of India’s Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan at a protest led by Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. –> Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More 2 of 5 | A protestor sits on the hood of a police car during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) A protestor sits on the hood of a police car during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. –> Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More 3 of 5 | Rhiya Ahir, a model, blocks a police van carrying detained protesters during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashish Vaishnav) Rhiya Ahir, a model, blocks a police van carrying detained protesters during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashish Vaishnav) Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. –> Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More 4 of 5 | A protestor holds a piece of paper with “Democracy?” written on it during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) A protestor holds a piece of paper with “Democracy?” written on it during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. –> Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More 5 of 5 | Protesters shout slogans as they carry posters asking for the resignation of India’s Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan at a protest led by Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) Protesters shout slogans as they carry posters asking for the resignation of India’s Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan at a protest led by Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin) Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. –> Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More By SHEIKH SAALIQ and SHONAL GANGULY Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Leer –> Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. –> Share NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi on Thursday, defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength for a movement that has become one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. India’s “Cockroach” protests began more than a month ago over alleged leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams for medical colleges and government jobs. The movement has since expanded beyond exam grievances, drawing professionals and families while channeling broader frustration. Thursday’s demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site in New Delhi, followed overnight clashes in which police used tear gas and batons to disperse crowds, the second such confrontation this week. On Monday, thousands of protesters had defied restrictions and marched toward Parliament before police broke up the demonstration with tear gas and batons. Protesters regrouped by Thursday morning, returning to the protest site despite roadblocks, while authorities suspended Delhi Metro services at 16 stations across central New Delhi in an effort to limit access to the demonstrations. The issue of exam leaks has become a powerful symbol of frustration for millions of young Indians. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan , examination system reforms and compensation for families of students who died by suicide after exam paper leaks. Facing mounting pressure, Modi addressed the issue publicly for the first time Thursday, announcing fast-track courts to handle examination paper leak cases. Fast-track courts are special courts created to speed up cases in India’s notoriously slow justice system. Supporters across India send food via delivery apps to sustain the ‘Cockroach’ protest 2 MIN READ A single photo captures the resolve behind India’s “Cockroach” protests 1 MIN READ How protests over a popular minister’s firing sparked Ukraine’s sudden military reset 6 MIN READ 14 “Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!,” Modi wrote on X. The announcement failed to calm protesters, who said Modi was not addressing their demands for accountability and reform. “Rather than providing solution which is convenient for him, he should work toward a solution which is convenient for the nation and set an example,” law student Daksh Bhargava said. Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, which launched the protest movement, said they would not end the demonstrations until the education minister resigned. Staying true to the movement’s tongue-in-cheek style, its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, responded by posting a meme of Pradhan captioned, “Hi, my name is Nothing.” The Cockroach movement began as online satire campaign in May and moved to the streets in June through smaller protests across cities. It gained momentum after prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the demonstration and began a hunger strike that has lasted more than three weeks. Police forcibly transferred Wangchuk to a hospital over the weekend. For many young Indians, the protests have become one of the few visible expressions of dissent in a country where demonstrations against Modi’s government have led to a broader crackdown on activists, opposition figures and public protests . The movement’s rapid growth beyond student groups reflects wider frustration among young Indians and echoes a broader trend across South Asia , where young people have driven anti-government movements in recent years. The movement also has gained a following among Indians of all ages over concerns about government accountability, unemployment and economic opportunity. Opposition parties have backed the protests, using the issue to challenge the government in Parliament. Demonstrations and solidarity events have been held in other Indian cities, reflecting how the movement has spread beyond the capital. India has one of the world’s youngest populations, with millions entering a labor market that has struggled to create enough secure, well-paying jobs. Despite years of rapid economic growth, many young people say their prospects have not improved. As one of the country’s largest voting blocs, India’s youth could also become an increasingly important political force ahead of future elections.

Fuente original: AP News