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Students protested at Jantar Mantar over repeated paper leaks, but broader youth disillusionment in India is driven by high unemployment and limited access to quality education.

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An exam leak in India triggered recent student protests, revealing a deeper crisis of rising unemployment among Gen Z. The leak served as a catalyst, but the underlying issue is the growing joblessness affecting the younger generation in the country.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed forgiveness toward protesters who insulted him during youth-led demonstrations against exam paper leaks. The protests, organized by the online group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), expanded into broader frustrations over unemployment and governance, leading to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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India's Gen Z protests, triggered by exam paper leaks and linked suicides, evolved into a mass democracy movement challenging the Modi government. The protests led to the resignation of the federal education minister and highlighted issues like unemployment and media freedom, with the newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) emerging as a political force.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a task force led by Nandan Nilekani to reform the exam system following protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding education reforms. Protests at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar site, which included graffiti and demonstrations, ended after the education minister resigned and key demands were accepted, with authorities now cleaning the protest site.

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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that fueled the 'Cockroach' protests demanding education reforms and government accountability. Protesters continue to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of measures to address exam leaks and improve accountability.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that fueled the 'Cockroach' protests demanding education reforms and government accountability. Demonstrators vowed to continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, despite police using force to disperse crowds. The movement, initially sparked by exam leaks, has expanded to address broader issues like unemployment and economic opportunity.

The article discusses protests by CJP, highlighting issues like exam paper leaks and unemployment among young Indians. It describes a generation facing loss of trust in education and economic insecurity, leading to anger, anxiety, and collective action.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged stringent punishment for exam fraud following student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement. The protests, demanding the resignation of the education minister over question paper leaks, escalated into violent clashes with police, injuring 178 people. The CJP movement, initially a satirical response to a judicial comment on youth, has expanded to criticize Modi's governance and address youth unemployment.

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India's Gen Z is challenging Premier Modi due to growing unemployment and dissatisfaction with the education system. The issues are highlighted as significant challenges to his leadership.

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Indian authorities in New Delhi took action against protesters ahead of demonstrations targeting unemployment and alleged examination scams. The protests are part of a movement seeking to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

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