Hundreds of young Indians wearing cockroach masks protested in New Delhi under the 'Cockroach Janta Party', demanding the Education Minister's resignation after the NEET exam scandal. The movement, born from a parody account following a controversial remark by the Chief Justice, went offline for the first time. Protesters highlighted systemic exam failures and youth unemployment.

Jun 6, 2026

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India's CBSE Exam Scandal Sparks Student Outrage, Pressures Modi Government

India's CBSE exam scandal has outraged millions of students over inaccurate grading and technical failures, with calls for the Education Minister to resign. Students discovered errors and exposed flaws in the new digital marking system, intensifying political pressure on the Modi government.

Jun 4, 2026

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