
Exams Crisis Sparks a Broad Youth Challenge to Governance in India
Thousands of Indian students protested across Delhi and beyond after repeated exam paper leaks, demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Spearheaded by Sonam Wangchuk, the movement has grown beyond a single issue to question the state’s ability to run a fair system, tapping broader anxieties about jobs and social mobility. Analysts say it could be a tipping point or a passing moment, depending on government response and the ability to sustain a broad coalition.











