The announcement follows mounting pressure from the Cockroach Janta Party, a youth movement that has rapidly evolved from a satirical online presence into a national political force. While Modi declared on X that the welfare of the youth remains his priority, protesters and opposition leaders dismissed the gesture as insufficient. The movement insists that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign for his role in the crisis, which stems from leaks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test affecting two million students.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi amplified this criticism, accusing the government of systemic negligence and demanding a formal apology from the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, the capital remains on edge; authorities shuttered 16 metro stations on Thursday, and clashes between police and crowds at Jantar Mantar have already resulted in injuries to several officers. Despite government offers to discuss exam reforms and future safeguards, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke vowed that the demonstrations will continue until their core demands are met, marking a significant political hurdle for the start of Modi’s third term.
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