Key facts
- Indian police denied permission for a march on parliament by supporters of the 'Cockroach' movement.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a hunger strike, was moved to a government hospital, with his wife alleging illegal detention.
- Wangchuk's wife is seeking a court order to transfer him to a private hospital.
- The 'Cockroach' movement, protesting exam paper leaks and unemployment, plans to proceed with the march.
- A Delhi court ruled that authorities acted within their rights in moving Wangchuk to the hospital.
Indian police have denied permission for a march on parliament by supporters of the youth-led 'Cockroach' movement, risking a standoff as calls grow for the education minister's dismissal over exam paper leaks. The movement, which has gained significant online traction, is galvanized by the hunger strike of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was forcibly moved to a government hospital. Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, is seeking a court order to transfer him to a private facility, alleging illegal detention and restricted movement. A Delhi court, however, ruled that authorities acted within their rights to hospitalize Wangchuk due to his deteriorating health. The 'Cockroach' movement, reflecting youth frustration over unemployment and exam leaks, plans to proceed with the march despite police prohibitions on public assemblies.