India’s Modi says he forgives students who abused him in Cockroach protests
Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he forgives students who used rude language against him during recent protests over a leaked exam. The protests started after an important exam was canceled and millions had to retake it, leading to clashes and arrests in several cities.Key Facts
- The protests began after exam questions were leaked, forcing over two million students to retake the test.
- The student movement called itself the Cockroach Janta Party, named after a Supreme Court judge who insulted unemployed youth.
- The protests spread across India, involving tens of thousands of people, especially in New Delhi.
- Modi agreed to the protesters’ key demands, like firing the education minister and not prosecuting demonstrators.
- Despite promises, arrests continued in states ruled by Modi’s party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- Female protesters faced online harassment and threats from Modi’s supporters.
- Modi called the students “misled children” and said punishing them would not help.
- The government plans to increase punishments for exam paper leaks following the protests.
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