Cockroach Protests Expose Deeper Rot in India's Education System The streets of India have been filled with chants of "resign Dharmendra Pradhan" and "justice for students," as the youth led Cockroach movement protests alleged corruption in medical school entrance exams.
The Indian government's response – a heavy handed crackdown on demonstrators – has only served to galvanize the movement, raising questions about the true extent of rot in India's education system.
A System Riddled with Leaks The Cockroach protests began as a reaction against repeated leaks of medical school entrance exams, which have left thousands of students feeling cheated and disenfranchised.