‘Climate of fear has collapsed’: India’s protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
Summary
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the resignation of his education minister Dharmendra Pradhan after large protests erupted over a leaked exam paper that forced millions of students to retake tests. The protests, led by a youth movement called the Cockroach Janta Party, also criticized the government widely and challenged Modi’s control over both physical and online spaces.Key Facts
- Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide student protests.
- The protests started after a leaked exam paper forced 2 million students to retake tests.
- The leaked exam was blamed for more than a dozen student suicides.
- The youth-led protest group is called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- Protests spread across many Indian cities, including those governed by Modi’s party.
- Modi’s government had strong control over mainstream media and online platforms until now.
- The protesters used social media and memes to challenge and ridicule Modi’s government.
- The government faced public backlash after police violence against protesters.
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