Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament

Protesters in India, dubbed "cockroaches" by some, were met with resistance from police as they attempted to march on the country's parliament to demand education reforms. Thousands of demonstrators were blocked by authorities, who had banned the march, leading to clashes and reports of injuries among the protesters. The protesters were seeking changes to the education system, but their efforts were hindered by the police crackdown. Authorities enforced the ban to maintain order and prevent unrest in the area.

✦ AI-generated summary