India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation following a violent police crackdown on student protests that have exposed deep frustrations over education system failures and exam scandals. The demand, posted on social media, came as Gandhi led fellow lawmakers toward the prime minister's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday, accusing the government of destroying the future of India's youth. Main Developments Police reported 60 protesters and 118 officers injured during Monday's clashes in central New Delhi, the largest street rally in the capital in roughly five years. Security forces fired tear gas and charged with batons at thousands of demonstrators who had gathered following an appeal by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) online movement; protesters responded by pelting stones. By Tuesday, hundreds remained camped at Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site, many calling for broader changes to the education system. The CJP vowed to persist in its demand for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with spokesman Ashutosh Ranka stating on social media: "We won't stop. Pradhan has to be sacked." Read also: Pakistani Rupee Edges Higher as Dollar Holds Steady CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke urged demonstrators not to lose hope on Tuesday. "They want to break our spirit," he said from atop a lorry. "Do not let them silence you." Protest organizers condemned what they called the "high-handedness" of authorities, claiming hundreds of protesters were injured. Ranka described it as a shameful day in Indian democracy, noting that honest students were brutally beaten by police. Background The CJP, launched in May, has amassed millions of social media followers and represents one of the most significant challenges to Modi since he secured a third term in 2024. The protests are fueled by a series of exam scandals that have eroded public trust in India's testing system. In June, 2.2 million aspiring medical students sat for a re-examination under tight security after the previous test was scrapped due to a question paper leak. That followed another scandal involving the online marking of tests taken by nearly two million high school students. These incidents have amplified long-standing grievances about the education system in a nation where rapid economic growth has not translated into stable, well-paying jobs for millions. Why It Matters The unrest underscores a growing disconnect between India's economic ambitions and the lived reality of its youth, who face intense competition for limited opportunities. Modi's government, which has built its appeal on promises of development and strong leadership, now confronts a mobilized opposition led by Rahul Gandhi that is framing the crackdown as a failure of accountability. Parliament was adjourned on Tuesday after opposition benches demanded a discussion on the alleged brutality unleashed on students. The standoff raises questions about the government's willingness to engage in legislative debate on a sensitive issue that has broad public resonance. What's Next Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government on Tuesday, saying it had acted swiftly after the exam paper leaks by arresting several people. He disclosed that Modi had called for a "foolproof system" to prevent future irregularities during a closed-door meeting with allies. However, Modi has not directly commented on the protests. The CJP has signaled it will continue its campaign, and protesters at Jantar Mantar have vowed not to relent. With no immediate response from the government to their demands, the standoff appears likely to escalate, potentially drawing in more students and opposition politicians.