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Thousands in India continue protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over widespread exam paper leaks. Talks with the government yielded promises of a new law and compensation, but the core demand for Pradhan's resignation remains unmet, with protests set to continue.
The NEET paper leak controversy continues with the Centre seeking more time on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The NTA has sacked 47 officials and begun a major overhaul, while PM Modi promises stricter action and Rahul Gandhi renews criticism. The Supreme Court will hear pleas on police action.
Talks between India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government failed to yield a breakthrough on Friday regarding demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks. Protests continue in Delhi, while the government approved amendments to an anti-paper leak bill. India also condemned a Black Sea attack and faced new US tariffs.
India's Union Cabinet has approved a bill proposing stricter punishments, including up to 10 years in prison and a ₹10 crore fine, for examination paper leaks. The legislation, aimed at strengthening legal frameworks against exam fraud, is expected to be introduced in Parliament next week amidst ongoing controversies like the NEET leak and student protests.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on paper-leak cases and examination reforms. Despite this, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) vows to continue protesting until the education minister resigns, leveraging social media to mobilize youth and challenge traditional political communication.
Gitanjali Angmo defended her husband Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike against the NEET paper leak, urging compassion from critics. Wangchuk concluded his fast after negotiations with Union ministers, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue nationwide protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The Delhi High Court declined a PIL seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march over the NEET paper leak, stating authorities are competent. This decision comes as the Centre continues talks with CJP regarding their demands.
The Supreme Court has ordered the central government and National Testing Agency (NTA) to submit detailed affidavits on the implementation of reforms addressing the NEET-UG paper leak, committing to year-long monitoring to ensure institutionalization of measures.
Youth-led CJP held talks with the Indian government over national exam paper leaks but will continue nationwide protests. Demands include Education Minister Pradhan's resignation, no criminal cases against protesters, and compensation for student suicides, while the government proposes amending laws to punish culprits.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, a key part of the "Cockroach" protests against alleged exam paper leaks and government accountability. Despite government announcements of fast-track courts and new legislation, demonstrators vow to continue until the education minister resigns, citing broader anger over unemployment and student suicides.
Thousands continue to protest in India, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks. The government has requested a day to decide on the demand, while Prime Minister Modi has promised a new law against leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on other demands.
