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India's 'cockroach' protesters defy police, push through security barricades during march

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Indian police have clashed with thousands of protesters marching on parliament in support of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party. The movement is demanding sweeping education reforms and the education minister's resignation. The online movement went viral after allegations of paper leaks in the medical entrance exam. Government officials have been trying to quell the unrest since it erupted sometime in May. New Delhi police have warned that prohibitory orders are in place, which bar gatherings of more than five people. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi. 

Indian police have clashed with thousands of protesters marching on parliament in support of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party. The movement is demanding sweeping education reforms and the education minister's resignation. The online movement went viral after allegations of paper leaks in the medical entrance exam. Government officials have been trying to quell the unrest since it erupted sometime in May. New Delhi police have warned that prohibitory orders are in place, which bar gatherings of more than five people. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi. 

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