'Momentum is still there': at India's 'cockroach' protest

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. 'Momentum is still there': at India's 'cockroach' protest 'Momentum is still there': at India's 'cockroach' protest CloseHundreds of people are continuing to pour in at India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site in the capital, Delhi. The youth-led movement, which is seeking education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, is seeing support two days after a police crackdown, as people travel from several states to join the protest.

The movement received a boost on Tuesday when leaders of India's main opposition Congress party protested outside the prime minister's residence. The 's Azadeh Moshiri reports from the site.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.