The Indian government is taking decisive action to address the systemic issue of examination paper leaks, even as activist groups continue to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a rigorous new law is being drafted to combat the fraud that has plagued high-stakes testing, including the recent National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
This legislative push comes as the administration seeks to restore order following weeks of demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth movement that has gained traction through social media.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk recently ended a 26-day hunger strike after receiving government assurances regarding the safety of protesters and a commitment to discuss examination reforms in parliament.
While protesters continue to occupy Jantar Mantar and demand the removal of Minister Pradhan, the government has maintained a firm stance, with Pradhan previously accusing opposition elements of exploiting student grievances for political disruption.
Law enforcement has been deployed to maintain order, including the closure of metro stations and the suspension of mobile internet in specific areas to prevent further escalation.
As the cabinet prepares to finalize the new anti-leak legislation, the government is signaling that it will prioritize systemic legal reforms over the political demands of agitators.
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