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Greta Thunberg Supports Indian Student Protests

Greta Thunberg Supports Indian Student Protests
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Greta Thunberg, a famous climate activist, praised Indian students who protested for 36 days.

The students were upset about problems with their exams and how the police treated them.

Greta said their protest was a good example of people working together for a cause.

She also asked people around the world to support the students.

The protests ended when the government agreed to some of their demands, but the students will keep fighting for changes in the education system.

Key facts

Event
Student protests in India
Duration
36 days
Key Figure
Greta Thunberg
Issue
Exam irregularities and paper leak
Outcome
Government accepted several demands

Quotes

Greta Thunberg

Swedish environmental activist

“"The Indian Student Protest has made us all proud. They have given us hope. They show what we can accomplish when people come together and resist. They show the true meaning of people power. The Indian students’ struggle for justice and the broader struggle for democracy and liberation is also our struggle. So we all have to come together now and rise up in solidarity with India,"”
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“"I'm so glad to see so many people show up and we are showing that all over the world. We are standing in solidarity with the Indian youth."”
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