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Modi replaces TV anchors with a reel but the crisis isn’t scrolling away

“Here comes PM Modi’s video! This is BIG!” tweeted Sudhir Chaudhary.

Newslaundry

Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in LS

Parliament remained deadlocked over the NEET paper leak issue on Friday as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow a debate in the Lok Sabha without preconditions, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance of a law against paper leaks and fast-track courts. However, the Congress and other opposition…

The Economic Times

DU's Aditi Mahavidyalaya asks students to stay away from protests, Shyam Lal College backs Pradhan

Delhi University colleges are advising students to avoid disruptive activities and focus on studies. Aditi Mahavidyalaya and Shyam Lal College have backed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demand accountability for the NEET paper leak. The CJP has called for nationwide peaceful protests…

The Economic Times

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Sonam Wangchuk ends fast: What happens next to CJP protest, negotiations with govt and steps to resolve NEET paper leak crisis

Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days following government assurances. The Centre promised no legal action against peaceful NEET protesters. A delegation will meet ministers regarding the exam leak controversy. Prime Minister Modi pledged stricter actions against future paper leaks. The Cockroach Janta Party continues its protest for…

The Economic Times

'Dismiss Pradhan': Opposition MPs stage protest at Parliament over NEET paper leak

Opposition MPs continue protests demanding Union Education Minister's resignation. They cite three demands including the minister's dismissal and an apology. Prime Minister Modi stated stricter actions would be taken against offenders. He also announced a draft bill for fast-track courts and severe punishment. The government has met student protests with…

The Economic Times

Make statement in Parliament instead of delivering 'one-sided Mann Ki Baat': Mallikarjun Kharge to PM Modi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Parliament. He stated the Prime Minister should make a statement on the paper leaks issue. Modi announced a bill with strong action against paper leaks would be introduced soon. Rahul Gandhi criticized the Prime Minister's video message regarding the…

The Economic Times

Sonia Gandhi accuses Modi govt of brutalising students, degrading education

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the nationwide student protests, accusing it of responding to demands for accountability and education reforms with "cowardice and wanton cruelty". In an article published in The Hindu, she alleged the Centre had degraded…

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Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike, though student protests continue

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday after talks with government ministers, but student-led protests over leaked medical entrance exam papers continued, with demonstrators demanding the education minister's resignation and wider reforms.

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Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike in presence of Union Ministers Nadda, Jitendra Singh

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after meeting Union ministers Nadda and Singh. He had sought assurances regarding student protesters and examination reforms. The government agreed to consider compensation for affected families. Discussions in Parliament will address accountability and potential ministerial resignation. Wangchuk urged continued peaceful demonstrations by all…

The Economic Times

PM Modi says more strict actions against paper leaks will be announced in Cabinet meet on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced stricter measures against examination paper leaks. The government will establish fast-track courts for swift trials and punishments. These actions aim to protect the future and aspirations of students nationwide. The Prime Minister emphasized that no leniency will be shown to offenders. Such incidents severely damage…

The Economic Times

CJP delegation to meet government ministers on Friday amid protests over NEET paper leak

A Cockroach Janta Party delegation will meet Union ministers on Friday. This meeting follows recent clashes between CJP supporters and Delhi Police. The CJP has called for a nationwide protest against alleged police brutality. They are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The party previously met Union…

The Economic Times

NEET paper leak: Bihar students clash with security forces; police use bullets, batons

Protests over the NEET paper leak erupted across Bihar on Thursday. Many students and at least fourteen police personnel sustained injuries during the demonstrations. Agitators hurled stones and vandalized government and railway properties in several districts. Police responded with baton charges and aerial firing to disperse the unruly crowds. Authorities…

The Economic Times

Secret journeys, makeshift tents: Students keep Jantar Mantar protest alive

Seventeen-year-old Yash Kumar and sixteen-year-old Meena joined the protest secretly. They concealed their participation from families, believing the cause is worth the risk. Students are fighting for the future of the country's education system. The protest began with a hunger strike and gained wider support. Demonstrators faced confrontations with police…

The Economic Times

CJP protest: 'Passports will be cancelled for people involved directly in riots,' says Delhi Police source

Delhi Police may cancel passports for those involved in recent Cockroach Janta Party protests. Clashes occurred near Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar during demonstrations over NEET exam issues. Protesters demanded the Education Minister's resignation and compensation for deceased aspirants. Police reported injuries to personnel and damage to government vehicles during…

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The Independent UK

From K-pop memes to Strava ‘runs’ away from police, how Gen Z is redefining protests in India

Demonstrators are turning encounters with police into Subway Surfers-style videos

The Independent UK

Modi offers first concession to ‘cockroach’ protests but stops short of firing minister

People marched to parliament this week, expressing their frustration over exam leaks through slogans, songs, posters and memes

The Economic Times

Connaught Place shops, offices to shut down by 6.30 pm on Thursday amid CJP protests

New Delhi Traders Association directed shops to close by 6:30 pm. This decision followed telephonic instructions from NDMC officials regarding a critical situation. Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation. Businesses in Connaught Place suspended operations for the remainder of the day. The advisory was…

The Independent UK

The one big difference between India’s ‘cockroach’ protests and other revolutions across South Asia

From Bangladesh and Nepal to Sri Lanka, youth-led protests have toppled governments. But one crucial difference makes a similar outcome far less likely in India’s ‘cockroach’ movement, reports Namita Singh

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The Economic Times

Parliament adjourned for the day amidst uproar over NEET paper leak, CJP protests

Parliamentary proceedings faced disruptions for the fourth consecutive day due to protests. Opposition members demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET-UG exam leak. The government expressed readiness for a debate, blaming opposition for the stalemate. Protests continued inside and outside Parliament, adding to the political pressure. Both Lok…

The Economic Times

From placards to punchlines: How Gen Z turned the CJP protest into a social media movement

Protests at Jantar Mantar quickly moved online with Gen Z's unique humor. Participants mixed political messages with viral internet trends and memes. Social media platforms became extensions of the demonstration for participants. Short videos satirized police action and environmental concerns during the march. Protesters used humor and creativity to voice…

The Independent UK

India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators

Young protesters in India are camping on the streets of New Delhi

The Economic Times

Kiren Rijiju says Opposition 'running away' from NEET debate, offers to let it decide timing

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for a debate. He accused the Opposition of evading discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. The government is prepared for a detailed debate in both Houses of Parliament. Opposition parties can decide the date and duration for this discussion.…

The Economic Times

PM's response insufficient, won't leave Jantar Mantar until Pradhan resigns: CJP

The Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak offenders. The party states the prime minister's announcement lacks accountability for the issue. Protests continue demanding Pradhan's resignation and system reforms. Public anger is increasingly directed at Prime Minister…

The Economic Times

Dharmendra Pradhan’s daughter Naimisha Pradhan deactivates social media amid anti-NEET paper leak CJP protest; trolls target her foreign degree

Naimisha Pradhan deactivated her social media accounts after facing online criticism. She holds a Master of Laws degree from Tufts University in the United States. Public anger intensified following police action against student protesters earlier this week. Social media users questioned her overseas education while her father heads the education…

The Economic Times

PM Modi residence protest: Congress MP submits privilege notice in LS; says rights of LoP, women MPs violated

Congress MP Hibi Eden submitted a privilege motion in the Lok Sabha. He alleged breach of parliamentary rights and immunities of opposition leaders. Police manhandled protesting MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, outside the Prime Minister's residence. The protest was in solidarity with students facing examination irregularities and paper leaks. The motion…

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