Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament: AFP

India's riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi on Monday as they tried to march to parliament, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations.

Protesters ducked for cover as police in blue riot gear charged at them near the Jantar Mantar protest site, an AFP journalist saw.

The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches.