Modi vows 'stringent punishment' for exam fraud fuelling India's youth-led 'Cockroach' protests

A leaked exam papers scandal has sparked mass student protests in New Delhi, where thousands of demonstrators have clashed with police. The movement, organized through social media and led by the Cockroach Janta Party, prompted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to vow punishment for those involved in the fraud. Per France 24, this represents one of the biggest political challenges Modi has faced since his re-election for a third term in 2024.

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