Police Remove Opposition Lawmakers From Sit-In Near Modi Residence

Delhi police removed opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and dozens of Congress party lawmakers from a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence Tuesday. Government minister Jitendra Singh stated that Gandhi was told the location was not suitable for a sit-in.

Footage showed Gandhi resisting removal after urging every patriotic Indian who believes students should get justice to join the protest.

Hundreds of Cockroach movement supporters remained camped at Jantar Mantar under heavy police presence the same day. They refused to leave until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Protesters said they would continue their demonstration over alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, accused police of breaking their word by resorting to a baton charge after inviting protesters for talks.

Monday, Delhi Police used tear gas and batons to stop thousands of supporters from marching toward Parliament. The department said the march had not been authorized and restrictions were needed during the monsoon session. Nearly 180 people were injured, including 118 security personnel and 60 protesters, Delhi Police stated.

Movement leaders demanded Pradhan's resignation, examination reforms and compensation for families of students who died by suicide after alleged exam irregularities. A senior minister held talks with representatives Monday, but the outreach failed to ease tensions.

Sonam Wangchuk, a hunger-striking activist, stated in a handwritten note that he would end his nearly three-week strike only if the government took responsibility for education system failures or if protesters reached Parliament.

Sona Bisht, a 20-year-old student protester, said the confrontation strengthened her resolve. "If the government thinks that doing this with Gen Z, they can stop us, then that won't happen. We are here talking about education, talking about securing our future.