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Exam paper leak, protests and Gandhi siblings' arrest — India's 'cockroach' youth movement explained
Thousands in India's 'cockroach' youth movement protest in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after the leaked National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was canceled, leading to student suicides and a re-test. The movement, linked to satirical Cockroach Janta Party, highlights youth frustrations over education system flaws and high-stakes exams.
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