
India Responds to Student-Led Cockroach Protests
India’s government has held talks and advanced tougher anti-paper-leak legislation after weeks of student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak. Demonstrators sought accountability, compensation for affected families and withdrawal of cases against protesters. Authorities have also faced scrutiny over police action, while the government says reforms and faster investigations will strengthen examination integrity.