Imphal, July 26 -- Multi-community youths, mostly girls, gathered at Manipur's Churachandpur Public Ground on Saturday to express support for the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk.

The protesters held placards before carrying out a poster campaign across the town, pasting posters on public walls and other locations.

The protesters demanded reforms in the education system and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Referring to the reported suicides of more than 10 NEET aspirants this year, they said financial compensation cannot replace lost lives.

Youths from different communities in the district participated in the protest and displayed placards carrying various messages.

One of the pro...