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The student protests, which have lasted for nearly a month, have intensified after thousands of demonstrators marched to parliament, escalating from an education crisis into a political test.
On July 20, 2569 at 15.27:XNUMX p.m., Bloomberg News reported that Thousands of students gathered in New Delhi on Monday (July 20). The march proceeded to the Parliament building, demanding that the Indian government address the education crisis, which is becoming a crucial test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
The protests, which have been ongoing for almost a month, are led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and began as a satirical online campaign before evolving into a youth movement. The leaders revealed that they are preparing to hold discussions with Jagat Prakash Nadda, the Minister of Public Health, even though the government has not yet confirmed the meeting. If it does happen, it would be the first formal negotiation between the two sides.
The protests began as demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over allegations of exam leaks, but the demonstrations escalated into direct criticism of the Modi government, reflecting the dissatisfaction of the younger generation with the administration of the country.
Prior to the opening of parliament, Mr. Modi did not directly address the rally, but he highlighted the achievement of Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian private company that successfully launched a rocket into orbit for the first time. He noted that the company's average age of employees is only 28 and praised the limitless potential of India's younger generation.
However, the situation outside the parliament building was tense after local media showed images of police using batons and tear gas to disperse protesters. Delhi police insisted that no violence was used and ordered a temporary suspension of internet services in some areas, as ordered by the government.
political analyst I think that This protest reflects the accumulated discontent of the younger generation, and the government should not ignore the increasing pressure.
Furthermore, the upcoming parliamentary session, which runs until August 13th, will address other crucial issues that could create political friction, including the push for legislation to increase the number of seats in the House of Representatives, education reform, amendments to tax laws, regulations regarding foreign investment, and measures to support small businesses.
Meanwhile, the opposition party is preparing to debate the government on several issues, including rising living costs, allegations of corruption in the Wat Phra Ram project in Ayutthaya, and problems in the education system that sparked the protests.
Economically, India still faces risks from rising global oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East, coupled with unusually low monsoon rainfall, which could impact inflation and economic growth prospects in the coming period.
refer : www.bloomberg.com
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