Archive · 25 Jul 2026
India's Youth Protests Over Exam Leaks Continue
In India, young people are protesting because important exams had their questions leaked, which affected many students.
They want the Education Minister to resign because they think he is responsible.
The government is talking to the protesters but hasn't agreed to the resignation.
The protesters are not stopping their demonstrations until the Minister steps down.
The government wants to change the laws to punish those who leak exam papers, but the protesters want the exam system fixed first.
The protests have been going on for a while and have caused some trouble, with the government shutting down metro stations and internet services to try to control the situation.
Youth-led protests in Delhi demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam leaks.
Talks between government officials and protest leaders began on July 24 but protests continue.
Protesters reject the government's proposal to amend laws to punish exam leak culprits.
Government has shut metro stations and disrupted mobile internet services to curb protests.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, raising hopes for a breakthrough.
- Who
- Youth-led 'cockroach' movement, government officials, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Protests over national examination paper leaks and demands for the resignation of the Education Minister
- When
- Ongoing since May, talks began on July 24
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Frustrations over job shortages, frequent exam leaks, and demands for accountability
Protesters' Demands
Government's Stance
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters' Demands
Protesters insist on the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to fix accountability for exam leaks.
Government's Stance
The government has not publicly commented on the resignation demand but is open to talks.
Legal Amendments
Protesters' Demands
Protesters reject the government's proposal to amend laws to punish culprits behind exam leaks, insisting on fixing the examination system first.
Government's Stance
The government plans to amend laws to punish those responsible for exam leaks and get it approved by parliament.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, central Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing since the cancellation of the medical college entrance test in May
- Number of Protesters
- Tens of thousands
- Government Response
- Open to talks, has shut metro stations and disrupted mobile internet services
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Government Proposal
- Amend laws to punish culprits behind exam leaks
- Hunger Strike
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike
Sources
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