Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Thousands Protest in India Over Exam Leaks
Thousands of young people in India are protesting because important exam questions were leaked, which affected millions of students.
Some students even took their own lives because of the stress.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign because they think he is corrupt.
The police used force to stop the protests, which made things worse.
The Prime Minister says the government is taking action, but the protesters are not happy and want more to be done.
Thousands protested in Delhi over exam leaks affecting 2 million students.
Violent clashes with police left nearly 180 injured.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Prime Minister Modi vowed to punish those responsible and conduct re-examinations.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly moved to a hospital after a hunger strike.
- Who
- Thousands of supporters of India’s youth-led 'Cockroach' movement, including activists and opposition party members.
- What
- Protests and clashes over exam leaks and government response.
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and address exam leaks and corruption.
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged corruption and mishandling of exam leaks.
Government
Government has taken immediate action, including arrests and re-examinations, and does not see resignation as necessary.
Police Action
Protesters
Police used excessive force, including batons and tear gas, against peaceful protesters.
Government
Police acted to maintain order as protesters displayed violent and aggressive behavior.
- Number of Protesters
- More than 5,000
- Injured in Clashes
- Nearly 180 (118 police, 60 protesters)
- Arrested Individuals
- 13
- Students Affected
- 2 million
- Suicide Cases
- About a dozen
- Compensation Demanded
- 10 million rupees per student