For the first time, "Modi must resign" has been openly declared on the streets of India's capital by students protesting education reforms. This significant escalation marks a shift in the protest movement, which began over a month ago with students demanding educational changes and the resignation of the Education Minister.

The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have gained considerable momentum, drawing in a diverse group of supporters. The movement's demands have broadened to include the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, reflecting growing public discontent.

Despite the government's announcement of fast-track courts for exam-leak cases, it has failed to address the police crackdown on protesters. The forced hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on hunger strike for 21 days in support of the students, further galvanized public opinion and increased support for the student movement.

Authorities attempted to quell the growing dissent by closing metro stations, barricading roads, jamming internet services, and deploying plainclothes personnel. However, these measures proved ineffective as an estimated 100,000 "cockroaches" converged on central New Delhi, undeterred by warnings and police presence.

The protest march towards the Indian Parliament on Monday, the first day of the monsoon session, saw protesters confronting pellet guns, batons, and tear gas amidst heavy rain. By the end of the march, at least 200 people were reported injured. Videos emerged showing police officers allegedly staging evidence and assaulting protesters, including women.

The police's heavy-handed response appeared to act as a catalyst, prompting opposition parties to stage their own protest outside the prime minister's residence. The demonstrations have since spread across India, reaching cities like Patna, Mumbai, and Goa.

Families of students who died by suicide due to exam leaks have joined the protests, alongside farmers who previously demonstrated for a year on Delhi's borders. Social media has also become a platform for expressing solidarity, with many former supporters of Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party reportedly joining the demonstrations.

The protests, initially focused on education, have now evolved into a broader crisis for Prime Minister Modi's government, highlighting deep-seated public dissatisfaction and a willingness among various segments of society to challenge the status quo.