Since coming to power in 2014, Prime Minister Modi’s government has rarely tolerated dissent and harshly cracked down on protests, which is why Pradhan’s resignation is seen as a big deal in India. But this is not the first time they have faced large protests, and it is not the first time they have been
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Indian capital, Delhi, as part of anti-cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister. BBC Verify has been analyzing videos from across the capital, showing security officers firing so-called pellet guns at protesters. The Central Reserve Police did not respond
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