Student Unrest in India: Is a New Youth Movement Challenging the Government?

In this editorial, host Rishi Nagar examines the growing student protests across India, as thousands of young people take to the streets over alleged exam paper leaks, particularly involving the NEET medical entrance exam. The movement, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has evolved from an online political satire group into a significant youth-led protest movement, raising concerns about education, unemployment, limited economic opportunities and declining trust in public institutions.

Rishi Nagar also looks at the escalating protests, police action, growing political and public support, and the government's response. With demonstrations spreading beyond New Delhi and analysts warning of rising civil unrest, the editorial explores whether the student movement could become a broader challenge to the government and a powerful expression of growing frustration among India's youth.