The Regroup: Despite heavy rain and a severe police crackdown, thousands of people have officially regrouped at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site at Jantar Mantar.
Timeline of Return: Security forces demolished the tents and parts of the main stage on Monday evening. However, a dedicated group of a few hundred protesters began rebuilding the site late that same night under temporary tarpaulin sheets.
Massive Crowd Swell: Early Tuesday morning started with just 200-300 people facing heavy police presence. By the afternoon, the numbers swelled into the thousands, with queues of hundreds more trying to enter the site.
The Backfire Effect: The “brutal” lathi-charge and tear gas used by police the day prior actually backfired. Many youngsters and first-time protesters stated that witnessing the police action motivated them to join the movement in solidarity.
Unwavering Demands: The crowd remains steadfast in demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the ongoing exam irregularities.
