#India: We are concerned by reports of mass detentions of demonstrators, protest leaders, members of civil society organisations, lawyers and journalists, before and during today’s large-scale demonstrations in Delhi.
We call on the authorities to ensure that the right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and fulfilled.
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Police used batons and tear gas to disperse protesters as tens of thousands joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march on parliament in New Delhi. Protesters demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam scandals that sparked nationwide outrage.
Thousands of protesters are gathering in the Indian capital, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his education minister.
It follows back-to-back scandals related to examination paper leaks and cancelled tests.
Journalist Neha Poonia reports.
@Khan_Fatimaa1@narendramodi They are not Muslim and they have misrepresented the Muharram and misused the name of Imam Hussain a.s.. There is no relevance of this act with Muharram, action should be taken against such culprits.