Modi Addresses Protests Over Exam Paper Leaks and Online Abuse
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Prime Minister Modi addressed recent large protests in New Delhi, mobilized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over examination paper leaks, calling some protesters' actions "vile abuses." Protesters have faced online abuse and police complaints, with authorities asking social media platforms to remove content targeting the premier.
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Why It Matters
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) mobilized large protests in New Delhi and other cities over examination paper leaks, posing a significant challenge to Modi's government.
The remarks came after the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) mobilised large protests in New Delhi and other cities over examination paper leaks, posing the biggest challenge to Modi’s government in recent years.
Some protesters featured in widely circulated videos shouting insults at the prime minister have since faced online abuse from Modi supporters as well as police complaints, according to local media reports.
Police have also asked social media platforms, including Meta and X, to take down what they described as abusive and manipulated content targeting the premier.
“The country and the world witnessed what happened at Jantar Mantar. Some mischievous youngsters hurled vile abuses,” Modi, 75, said in a video posted on Instagram late on Friday.
Open Questions
- What specific actions have Meta and X taken regarding content removal?
- What are the outcomes of the police complaints against protesters?
- What measures will the government take to address the paper leaks?
