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India's 'cockroach' protests highlight exam leak scandal and youth grievances

Student-led protests, dubbed 'cockroach' protests, have emerged in India, fueled by allegations of exam paper leaks for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET). The movement has gained political traction, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other lawmakers attempting to support the protesters. These demonstrations highlight a growing youth grievance concerning fairness and opportunity, presenting a potential political opening for the opposition against the ruling party. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    India’s ‘cockroach’ protests: a rare political opening for the opposition?

    India’s student-led “cockroach” protests, which began as anger over alleged entrance exam leaks, are now becoming a broader test of whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government can contain young Indians’ frustration over education, jobs and accountability. The fast-growing m…