{"id":71,"date":"2026-07-21T05:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news4earth.com\/?p=71"},"modified":"2026-07-21T05:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:58:27","slug":"massive-protests-and-security-crackdown-over-student-demands-in-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news4earth.com\/?p=71","title":{"rendered":"Massive Protests and Security Crackdown Over Student Demands in New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The national capital witnessed dramatic scenes as thousands of youth and student activists under the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) banner attempted a march toward Parliament. <span class=\"citation-271 citation-end-271\">The demonstration, which grew out of mounting anger over recurring exam paper leaks and systemic accountability issues in national entrance tests like NEET, reached a boiling point at Jantar Mantar.<\/span> With climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continuing his high-profile fast in support of regional and educational reforms, the situation escalated rapidly. <span class=\"citation-270 citation-end-270\">Law enforcement authorities responded by deploying riot gear, erecting heavy barricades, shutting down key Delhi Metro station gates, and employing tear gas to manage the swelling crowds.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-269 citation-end-269\">Dozens of protesters alongside several police officers were injured in the scuffles, drawing strong reactions from politicians and public figures across the country.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-268 citation-end-268\">Inside Parliament, Opposition parties disrupted proceedings on the very first day of the Monsoon Session, demanding immediate government accountability and structural reform.<\/span> Union ministers met with student representatives to urge a peaceful end to the sit-in, but protesters pledged to continue their demonstration until clear administrative commitments and resignations were secured.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The national capital witnessed dramatic scenes as thousands of youth and student activists under the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) banner attempted a march toward Parliament. 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