Modi vows punishment for exam fraud as 'Cockroach' protests spread
Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to punish those who caused a leak of exam answers, which led to the cancellation of a major undergraduate medical exam for 2.2 million students. This scandal triggered protests by young people called the Cockroach Janta Party, spreading from New Delhi to cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru.Key Facts
- A leak of answers caused the cancellation of a large medical exam in India.
- About 2.2 million students were affected by the exam cancellation.
- Prime Minister Modi said those responsible would be punished quickly.
- The scandal led to protests organized by a youth group called the Cockroach Janta Party.
- Protests started in the capital, New Delhi, and spread to other big cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru.
- The protesters want changes in the education system and want the education minister removed.
- The movement is youth-led and has gained wide attention in India.
- There have been crackdowns by the police, but protests continue.
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