The political drama currently unfolding in New Delhi is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent years. For the first time, an exam controversy has sparked a massive, coordinated national campaign—from parliamentary walkouts to street marches—with opposition leaders collectively demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The rhetoric coming from the opposition is...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the government will establish fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials and stricter punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks, as mounting student protests and political pressure over alleged exam irregularities continue across the country. The announcement comes at a time when demonstrations demanding accountability, including the...