India’s ongoing protests over alleged examination paper leaks have expanded beyond the capital, New Delhi, to several major cities, with hundreds of young demonstrators demanding accountability from the government and calling for the resignation of the country’s Education Minister.
The protests have spread to Mumbai, Patna, Kerala, and Goa, where students and youth groups have taken to the streets, expressing frustration over repeated allegations of examination paper leaks.
The demonstrators say the incidents have undermined the credibility of the country’s recruitment and examination system, affecting the future of millions of students.
The protesters have urged the Indian government to take stronger action against those responsible for the alleged leaks and to implement reforms aimed at restoring confidence in the examination process.
Many participants have also called for greater transparency and stricter safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Meanwhile, the youth organization known as the Cockroach Janata Party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s response to the controversy, describing it as insufficient.
The organization alleged that incompetence exists at multiple levels of the education administration, including within the Ministry of Education, and accused officials of prioritizing financial interests over the welfare of students.
The group reiterated its demand for the resignation of the Education Minister and called for a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities.
Separately, Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk announced that he had ended his hunger strike after 26 days. Speaking to supporters, Wangchuk alleged that supporters of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were attempting to discredit his movement through incidents of stone-pelting.
In this sense, the veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi also joined one of the demonstrations. Addressing the gathering, she recited the renowned poem “Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain Tere” by celebrated Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, encouraging young people to continue raising their voices peacefully and democratically.
The widespread demonstrations reflect growing public concern over the integrity of India’s examination system and increasing demands for institutional accountability.
