Indian prime minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on Thursday as thousands of young protesters camped out on the streets of Delhi, though he stopped short of meeting their demands for the resignation of the country’s education minister.
India’s “cockroach” protests began more than a month ago over alleged leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams for medical colleges and government jobs. The movement has since expanded beyond exam grievances, drawing professionals and families to join the ranks of students while channelling broader frustration.
