Specially-abled people use sign language to join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
Two specially-abled participants answered reporters using sign language at the Cockroach Janata Party protest in Delhi.
As protesters gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) agitation demanding action over the NEET-UG paper leak, two specially-abled participants patiently responded to media queries in sign language.
A video shared by independent journalist Mandar Gangrade showed a woman and a man calmly answering reporters' questions through sign language with smiles on their faces.
"Specially-abled people at Jantar Mantar joined the CJP protest and gave interviews to the media in sign language. Glad to see the josh. Salute to the youth of the country," Mandar Gangrade said in the caption of the post.
The video prompted several positive reactions online, with many praising the participants for joining the protest.
For example, a comment read: "This is honestly so beautiful to watch. Seeing them show up and make their voices heard despite the challenges gives the entire crowd so much strength. Massive respect.”
The clip emerged as crowds continued to gather at Jantar Mantar, where the CJP’s protest entered its third consecutive day following the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march.
The agitation, which began on June 20, is demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. Protesters are also seeking reforms in the education system, accountability for examination paper leaks and compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide due to the controversy.
During the July 20 march, Delhi Police used baton charges and tear gas shells to stop demonstrators from marching towards Parliament. The CJP alleged that excessive force was used during the police action, while Delhi Police said action was taken after protesters attempted to breach security arrangements.
Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the agitation on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since then, said on Wednesday that he would end his fast if the Centre assured that no punitive action or FIRs would be taken against students and young people who participated in the protest. Wangchuk is currently admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after being shifted from Safdarjung Hospital following a Delhi High Court order.
As protesters gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) agitation demanding action over the NEET-UG paper leak, two specially-abled participants patiently responded to media queries in sign language.
A video shared by independent journalist Mandar Gangrade showed a woman and a man calmly answering reporters' questions through sign language with smiles on their faces.
"Specially-abled people at Jantar Mantar joined the CJP protest and gave interviews to the media in sign language. Glad to see the josh. Salute to the youth of the country," Mandar Gangrade said in the caption of the post.
The video prompted several positive reactions online, with many praising the participants for joining the protest.
For example, a comment read: "This is honestly so beautiful to watch. Seeing them show up and make their voices heard despite the challenges gives the entire crowd so much strength. Massive respect.”
The clip emerged as crowds continued to gather at Jantar Mantar, where the CJP’s protest entered its third consecutive day following the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march.
The agitation, which began on June 20, is demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. Protesters are also seeking reforms in the education system, accountability for examination paper leaks and compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide due to the controversy.
During the July 20 march, Delhi Police used baton charges and tear gas shells to stop demonstrators from marching towards Parliament. The CJP alleged that excessive force was used during the police action, while Delhi Police said action was taken after protesters attempted to breach security arrangements.
Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the agitation on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since then, said on Wednesday that he would end his fast if the Centre assured that no punitive action or FIRs would be taken against students and young people who participated in the protest. Wangchuk is currently admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after being shifted from Safdarjung Hospital following a Delhi High Court order.
As protesters gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) agitation demanding action over the NEET-UG paper leak, two specially-abled participants patiently responded to media queries in sign language.
A video shared by independent journalist Mandar Gangrade showed a woman and a man calmly answering reporters' questions through sign language with smiles on their faces.
"Specially-abled people at Jantar Mantar joined the CJP protest and gave interviews to the media in sign language. Glad to see the josh. Salute to the youth of the country," Mandar Gangrade said in the caption of the post.
The video prompted several positive reactions online, with many praising the participants for joining the protest.
For example, a comment read: "This is honestly so beautiful to watch. Seeing them show up and make their voices heard despite the challenges gives the entire crowd so much strength. Massive respect.”
The clip emerged as crowds continued to gather at Jantar Mantar, where the CJP’s protest entered its third consecutive day following the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march.
The agitation, which began on June 20, is demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. Protesters are also seeking reforms in the education system, accountability for examination paper leaks and compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide due to the controversy.
During the July 20 march, Delhi Police used baton charges and tear gas shells to stop demonstrators from marching towards Parliament. The CJP alleged that excessive force was used during the police action, while Delhi Police said action was taken after protesters attempted to breach security arrangements.
Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the agitation on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since then, said on Wednesday that he would end his fast if the Centre assured that no punitive action or FIRs would be taken against students and young people who participated in the protest. Wangchuk is currently admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after being shifted from Safdarjung Hospital following a Delhi High Court order.
