India's opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, shut down parliament in protest, demanding the education minister's resignation and government accountability for police violence against youth-led "Cockroach" movement demonstrators and exam scandals. Protests continued in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
India's opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, shut down parliament in protest, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. This action supports the youth-led "Cockroach Janata Party" movement, which has faced police violence during protests against exam scandals and government policies.
India's examination system faces unprecedented scrutiny due to recurring paper leaks, cancellations, and errors, impacting millions of students. Recent controversies like NEET-UG and CBSE results highlight systemic flaws, logistical failures, and the economic impact of fraud, prompting calls for reform.
A satirical social media account, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has evolved into a Gen Z movement in India, protesting against frequent exam paper leaks and irregularities. The movement, inspired by a judge's remark and fueled by student anger, demands the resignation of the federal education minister.
Rahul Gandhi will lead a series of student conventions across India starting June 17 in Kota to address alleged examination scandals and youth issues. The Congress aims to unite students, demand accountability for exam failures and paper leaks, and advocate for reforms like decentralizing NEET and abolishing exam fees.
Indian students, calling themselves 'cockroaches' after a Supreme Court chief justice's comment, protest the cancellation of medical college entrance exams due to leaked answers, linked to at least four student suicides.
