Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament

France 24 reports that armoured riot police charged demonstrators Monday during a banned march to parliament in New Delhi. The protesters were part of the satirical Cockroach Party, expressing anger over irregularities in major university entrance exams. A spokesperson said two activists were attempting to reach a senior minister in Prime Minister Modi's cabinet to press their concerns.

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