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Modi calls for foolproof exam system in India after youth protests
Modi said the government has arrested 13 people and conducted a re-examination as protests grow over leaked medical entrance papers.
- On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for establishing a foolproof public examination system, a day after clashes erupted between police and protesters marching on parliament over question paper leaks.
- Galvanized by activist Sonam Wangchuk, the youth-led 'Cockroach' movement demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing corruption from leaks affecting over 2 million students.
- Delhi Police reported nearly 180 injuries during Monday's clashes, including 118 security personnel and 60 protesters, stating they 'displayed unruly, aggressive and violent behaviour' and violated prohibitory orders.
- Following a Delhi High Court ruling, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the group will stop marching to prevent further injuries, while 13 individuals were jailed for exam irregularities.
- Nearly 500 protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday as Health Minister J.P. Nadda met with hospitalized demonstrators and movement leaders to discuss the group's three demands.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing mounting criticism from opposition leaders, student groups and rights activists after viral videos appeared to show Delhi Police officers using force against female student protesters during demonstrations over the NEET-UG paper leak scandal. The video, which has been widely shared on social media, has put the spotlight back on the government's handling of the exam controversy and the police respons…
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