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India's youth-led 'cockroach' protests expose cracks in Modi's government

India's youth-led 'cockroach' protests expose cracks in Modi's government

Summary

A large youth-led protest movement in India began after leaked medical entrance exam papers caused public anger. The protesters, mainly young people, named themselves the "cockroaches" after a government official insulted unemployed youth. This protest challenges Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Key Facts

  • The protests started because of leaked medical entrance exams in India.
  • The movement is mainly led by young people, especially from India’s Generation Z.
  • Protesters call themselves "cockroaches," a name taken from a government official's insult.
  • The government official compared unemployed youth to cockroaches.
  • This is one of the biggest youth-led protests against Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
  • The protests highlight dissatisfaction and challenges faced by young people in India.
  • The article was produced by Zeba Warsi with contributions from Uzair Usmani and Naila Khan.
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