CroatiaDozens of thousands of supporters of a satirical movement known as 'Zohars', which brings together students, workers, and families, marched through New Delhi, India, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over leaks of exam questions and employment scandals. Pradhan refused to step down, accusing the opposition of exploiting students for political gain, according to BBC. During a large march on Monday, police used tear gas and batons while tens of thousands of protesters moved toward parliament. Authorities shut down mobile internet nearby. By evening, protesters claimed many were injured, while police reported several injured officers. After regaining internet access, social media saw numerous videos, memes, and first-hand reports. Some expressed anger, others fear, but much attention was drawn to sarcastic humor. Many who viewed these online found the humor conflicting with the violence. Protesters used humor often directed at themselves, joking about kilometers run fleeing police or the absurdity of recording clothing moments before being caught in clouds of tear gas. Experts say this trend reflects a broader change in how internet-raised generations,
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